The preeminent edifice known as Topkapi Palace stands as the preeminent historical repository in contemporary Turkey. It traces its lineage to serving as the regal abode and administrative seat of power for the monarchs of the illustrious Ottoman Empire (1299-1923). Its eminence finds parallels with the esteemed “Forbidden City” of China, which held sway during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Over the course of more than four centuries, this opulent palace bore witness to the reigns of 25 sultans, embodying the political ethos of the Ottoman Empire while also serving as a bastion of artistic prowess, housing calligraphy, murals, and masterpieces of jewelry crafted by a plethora of esteemed artisans.…