Jerusalem 1517: The Ottoman Conquest That Changed Everything

In 1517, the Ottoman Sultan Selim I captured Jerusalem from the Mamluks, a conquest that would shape the city for 400 years. This episode explores how the Ottomans took Jerusalem with minimal violence, the surprising welcome they received from local Jewish communities, and how they transformed the city's skyline, religious balance, and legal framework. We'll look at the Ottoman land surveys that recorded every quarter, the early restoration of the Dome of the Rock, and the appointment of Jerusalem's first Ottoman governor. Along the way, we'll consider how this conquest set the stage for Suleiman the Magnificent's later wall-building and the long Ottoman peace that followed — a period often overlooked between the Crusades and the modern era. Featuring the names, dates, and details that bring this turning point to life.

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