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The Great Palace Mosaic Museum, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is a remarkable exhibition of mosaics that were unearthed during excavations starting in 1935 in the northeastern part of the porticoed courtyard of the Eastern Roman Great Palace. These mosaics, dating back to the period between 450-550 AD, are celebrated for their artistic quality and the…
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Sadberk Hanım Museum
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