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18th August 2025, 12:06 AM
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Apart from the armory, there are a few children's swords and bows among the clothing gallery. More importantly, the relics gallery contains some of the Holys Swords of Islam ascribed to the Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, and the Rashidun, which are of course well documented in Ucel's book.
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18th August 2025, 12:10 AM
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Where the relics are, the lighting is so much better, making it easier to take photos. From I remember from 25 years ago, when I first visited Top Kapi, picture taking of the relics used to be prohibited, but nowadays surprisingly it is not and I took full advantage.
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18th August 2025, 12:12 AM
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Finally, there is the Treasury, which has some of the most lavishly decorated examples of Islamic arms and armor in the world.
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18th August 2025, 12:14 AM
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The treasury ends with a magnificent broadsword, most probably Mameluke even if attributed to Caliph Uthman. It is certainly a suitable ending to the tour.
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