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Istanbul 29 Mayıs University is pleased to announce and inviteyou to the Second International Conference on "Istanbul during the OttomanPeriod", following the first one that was held in May 2013 on Istanbul 29Mayıs University's Altunizade Kampus.The conference will take place at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University, in the last week of May 2014. The aim is to explore and trace the historical, social, cultural and economic developments thatled to the growth of an Ottoman Istanbul. A nexus of multiple cultures,rules and economies, Istanbul has had a pivotal role in academic researchprojects, and in this meeting we hope to gather scholars working on thecity who could provide interdisciplinary contributions and discussions.Scholars who want to participate in our conference should submit a 250-wordabstract by January 1, to the organizing committee&#60;osmanliistanbulu@29mayis.edu.tr&#62;Papers might consider, but are not limited to, the following sub-themes:*      Conquest of Istanbul*          The importance of Istanbul for the Turkish-Islamic World*          The role of the city within World History*      The role of Fatih Sultan Mehmed during the formative years ofIstanbul*          Physical and topographical development of Ottoman Istanbul*          Istanbul as a multi-cultural city and meeting point ofcivilizations*          Istanbul as a metropolis*    Istanbul as the administrative center and the capital of the OttomanEmpire*      City governments and historic and cultural heritage conservation*        Town planning, architecture and art of Istanbul*        Social structure, ethnic and confessional communities*        Science, learning and literature in the Ottoman Istanbul*    Economic conditions and commercial activities of Ottoman Istanbul*        Urban Archaeology of the Ottoman period*    The ancient heritage in Istanbul through the eyes of the Ottomans&#160;Pour plus d'informations, consulter le site de la conférence.