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in traditional uniforms each afternoon. The Ottomans was the first to use musicians in military campaigns and to integrate music into the life and work of the army. After a town had been conquered, the Mehter preceded the conquering Ottoman commander on a procession through the town, playing
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A fine collection of historical weapons, uniforms and tools of various periods of the army are on display. The highlights are the magnificent campaign tents and standards. Outside the museum, interesting Ottoman
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and Turkish periods. This floor also houses a unique collection of helmets and armor, as well as the sections allocated to firearms and great field tents used by
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are exhibited, out of a total collection of fifty thousand objects. It holds striking historical treasures such as the chain that the
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history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. The museum is open to the public everyday except on Mondays.
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carried by foot soldiers in the 15th century, 17th century copper head armor for horses and Ottoman shields carried by the
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in the first room is followed by sections containing the weapons and other regalia of the
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Greek flag captured during the Cyprus Peace Operation (according to the Turkish side, or
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Istanbul Military Museum: Decoration on the barrel of a bronze cannon from 1400's
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on their campaigns. On the upper floor there are rooms where objects from
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Cannons exhibited open-air in the backside street of the museum.
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Cannons exhibited open-air behind the Istanbul Military Museum
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Decoration from a bronze cannon - Istanbul Military Museum
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Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
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slow-cadence marches in exotic minor modes. The boom of
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