Vernicious Knids

Random musings and snapshots about life, love, travel and everything in between...

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Gate of Felicity...

The Gate of Felicity or Gate of the White Eunuchs was the entrance into the Sultan's private domain.

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Main Door Mirrors...

These 2 mirrors are on opposite walls of the main door of the Harem. The eunuchs kept a continuous watch here:

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Eunuchs' Courtyard...

Hundreds of eunuchs lived in the Harem and were responsible for its security:

The sultan would enter the private gardens or go to the city through this area:

This pebble path prevented the Sultan's horse from skidding:

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