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Marie Fountain, Town Hall, Main Square, Landsberg am Lech, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe Stock Photo

RFCR1NEH–Marie Fountain, Town Hall, Main Square, Landsberg am Lech, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Wayside cross, field cross, Holy Mary Mother of God Stock Photo

RM2HF6NFM–Wayside cross, field cross, Holy Mary Mother of God

Shrine of Mary and choir hall, Aachen Cathedral, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia Stock Photo

RMDH01GK–Shrine of Mary and choir hall, Aachen Cathedral, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia

ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. Stock Photo

RMEGME03–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

Market square, Maria Fountain and Town Hall, Iphofen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria Stock Photo

RMH5K92X–Market square, Maria Fountain and Town Hall, Iphofen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria

People look for their names on the electoral roll on wall outside the Town Hall in the village of Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region, Peru Stock Photo

RMBNP3YG–People look for their names on the electoral roll on wall outside the Town Hall in the village of Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region, Peru

Detail of the Old Town City Hall, Prague, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe Stock Photo

RMBDG3WF–Detail of the Old Town City Hall, Prague, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe

The Buddhist library called Phra Mondop in Thai. It was built during the reign of King Rama I in 1789 to house the Buddhist scripture. Stock Photo

RM2BTPKM6–The Buddhist library called Phra Mondop in Thai. It was built during the reign of King Rama I in 1789 to house the Buddhist scripture.

CZESTOCHOWA, POLAND - JUNE 12, 2018: The large hall with balconies in Jasna Gora Basilica leads to Chapel of Mother of Gog, the most sacred place, on Stock Photo

RM2BDYWNN–CZESTOCHOWA, POLAND - JUNE 12, 2018: The large hall with balconies in Jasna Gora Basilica leads to Chapel of Mother of Gog, the most sacred place, on

Milan, Museum of ancient art: Madonna and Child (Madonna Lia), 1495, oil on canvas by Francesco Galli called Napoletano, pupil of Leonardo da Vinci Stock Photo

RMTAXEP3–Milan, Museum of ancient art: Madonna and Child (Madonna Lia), 1495, oil on canvas by Francesco Galli called Napoletano, pupil of Leonardo da Vinci

China, Shanxi, Taihuai, Wutai Shan, Jinci Si, Hall of the Sacred Mother, guardian deity at temple Stock Photo

RMA6AKHW–China, Shanxi, Taihuai, Wutai Shan, Jinci Si, Hall of the Sacred Mother, guardian deity at temple

Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. The eternal flame in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan, Stock Photo

RMH8N6JR–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. The eternal flame in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan,

Marian column on Marienplatz Square in front of city hall, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe Stock Photo

RMB1RWJ1–Marian column on Marienplatz Square in front of city hall, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Interior hall near the sanctum of the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam. Stock Photo

RMHCPNXE–Interior hall near the sanctum of the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam.

Exit of prayer hall in Basilica of the Annunciation, Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Israel Stock Photo

RFRTXYAD–Exit of prayer hall in Basilica of the Annunciation, Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Israel

Marienbrunnen fountain, houses on the main square, the historic town hall in the middle, Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria Stock Photo

RMGD1DFA–Marienbrunnen fountain, houses on the main square, the historic town hall in the middle, Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria

flensburg, church marien, germany Stock Photo

RFFC7E91–flensburg, church marien, germany

Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile Stock Photo

RFHXK2C6–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

Heilbronn, Kilianskirche, St. Kilian, 'Hochaltar von 1498, Predella, Sogenannte ''Erbärmde''-Gruppe,' Stock Photo

RMB7PPGN–Heilbronn, Kilianskirche, St. Kilian, 'Hochaltar von 1498, Predella, Sogenannte ''Erbärmde''-Gruppe,'

Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013. Stock Photo

RM2H4XEC8–Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RM2HF6NFC–Wayside cross, field cross, Holy Mary Mother of God

Mother and child with colorful umbrella entering Chaitya hall of heritage site of Bhaja caves ; Lonavala ; Maharashtra ; India Stock Photo

RMBMT6WY–Mother and child with colorful umbrella entering Chaitya hall of heritage site of Bhaja caves ; Lonavala ; Maharashtra ; India

RMEGME02–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

Mother Cabrini, Italian- American Missionary Sister and Saint Stock Photo

RMT81P4E–Mother Cabrini, Italian- American Missionary Sister and Saint

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Mojiang. Mother and daughter burn incense at the Confucious temple Stock Photo

RFB3TCCP–Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Mojiang. Mother and daughter burn incense at the Confucious temple

The painting of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, Vilnius, Lithuania Stock Photo

RMB62RAN–The painting of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, Vilnius, Lithuania

Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735 Stock Photo

RMF3FDW3–Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735

CZESTOCHOWA, POLAND - JUNE 12, 2018: Pilgrims visit Chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa and move on knees behind the Altar, the most sacred place, on J Stock Photo

RM2BDYWH2–CZESTOCHOWA, POLAND - JUNE 12, 2018: Pilgrims visit Chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa and move on knees behind the Altar, the most sacred place, on J

Mother child colorful umbrella entering Chaitya hall Bhaja caves reign king Ashoka Lonavala Maharashtra Stock Photo

RMF3GT3A–Mother child colorful umbrella entering Chaitya hall Bhaja caves reign king Ashoka Lonavala Maharashtra

The Altar the Church of the Assumption also known as Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, or Tomb of the Virgin Mary, located across the Kidron Valley before Gethsemane at the foot of Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem Israel Stock Photo

RMD9YP86–The Altar the Church of the Assumption also known as Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, or Tomb of the Virgin Mary, located across the Kidron Valley before Gethsemane at the foot of Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem Israel

RMH8N6JX–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. The eternal flame in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan,

RMF3FDTX–Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735

A Hindu priest outside the main temple hall in Kamakhya temple in Guwahati. Stock Photo

RMHCPNXJ–A Hindu priest outside the main temple hall in Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.

Vintage illustration of Olympia - Reconstruction of the ancient Greek sanctuary where the great games were held 1930s. Stock Photo

RF2HC2BAB–Vintage illustration of Olympia - Reconstruction of the ancient Greek sanctuary where the great games were held 1930s.

Marienbrunnen fountain in front of city hall with stucco facade from 1719, Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria Stock Photo

RMGD1DF9–Marienbrunnen fountain in front of city hall with stucco facade from 1719, Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria

Hochaltar, spätgotische Holzskulpturen von Niclas Gerhaert van Leyden, Kreuzigungsgruppe, Maria Stock Photo

RMDTAB5K–Hochaltar, spätgotische Holzskulpturen von Niclas Gerhaert van Leyden, Kreuzigungsgruppe, Maria

RFHXK266–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RF2HXGAFG–Rear view of a man coming close to the sacred golden icon under the protective glass. Concept. Interior of the orthodox church dark hall.

RM2H4XEB5–Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RM2HF6NG4–Wayside cross, field cross, Holy Mary Mother of God

. Normal Herald . yearsof her husbands life. She now resides with her mother in 2077E. 106 Place, Cleveland. Ohio. Charles M. Bradley, 14, Professor of Music at DubuqueGerman University, Dubuque, Iowa, died at his home in Altoona,on May 22, 1917. Two homes familiar to many of our old students and teacherson account of the charming hospitality enjoyed and the warmfriendships made there,—the residences of Judge Silas M. Clarkand Andrew W. Wilson,—are now only sacred memories to us.The Clark residence is to be converted into a memorial hall, theWilson home has been removed to the rear of the Firs Stock Photo

RM2CDXBMK–. Normal Herald . yearsof her husbands life. She now resides with her mother in 2077E. 106 Place, Cleveland. Ohio. Charles M. Bradley, 14, Professor of Music at DubuqueGerman University, Dubuque, Iowa, died at his home in Altoona,on May 22, 1917. Two homes familiar to many of our old students and teacherson account of the charming hospitality enjoyed and the warmfriendships made there,—the residences of Judge Silas M. Clarkand Andrew W. Wilson,—are now only sacred memories to us.The Clark residence is to be converted into a memorial hall, theWilson home has been removed to the rear of the Firs

ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. Stock Photo

RMEGMCR7–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

The Cathedral of the Theotokos in Vilnius, Lithuania Stock Photo

RMB63K8R–The Cathedral of the Theotokos in Vilnius, Lithuania

Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. eternal flame in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan, Stock Photo

RMH8N6KG–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. eternal flame in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan,

RMF3FDW8–Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735

RMDTAB5J–

RFHXK263–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RF2HXGAFF–Rear view of a man coming close to the sacred golden icon under the protective glass. Concept. Interior of the orthodox church dark hall.

RM2H4XE9J–Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMCR8–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

Dawn Gate from the south, Vilnius, Lithuania Stock Photo

RMB636K1–Dawn Gate from the south, Vilnius, Lithuania

RMH8N6K7–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. eternal flame in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan,

RMF3FDWD–Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735

RFHXK28A–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

Craig Daws of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013. Stock Photo

RM2H4XEB0–Craig Daws of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMCRB–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

The chapel of the Dawn Gate, night view, Vilnius, Lithuania Stock Photo

RMB636JG–The chapel of the Dawn Gate, night view, Vilnius, Lithuania

RMH8N6KN–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. eternal flame in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan,

RMF3FDW1–Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735

RFHXK261–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RM2H4XE8M–Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMDYN–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

Dawn Gate, night view to Ausros vartu street, Vilnius, Lithuania Stock Photo

RMB62R8D–Dawn Gate, night view to Ausros vartu street, Vilnius, Lithuania

Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. names of the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan Stock Photo

RMH8N6M5–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. names of the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan

Ladies Dressing Navjot girl ; Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735 Stock Photo

RMF3FDWH–Ladies Dressing Navjot girl ; Ritual ; Parsi Navjot a thread ceremony ; India MR#735

RFHXK26K–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RM2H4XEBB–Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMCRC–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

The chapel of the Dawn Gate, Vilnius, Lithuania Stock Photo

RMB6356E–The chapel of the Dawn Gate, Vilnius, Lithuania

RMH8N6MA–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. names of the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan

RFHXK264–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RM2H4XEA9–Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMDYX–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

RMB63572–The chapel of the Dawn Gate, Vilnius, Lithuania

RMH8N6M7–Volgograd, Russia - November 2.2016. names of the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad in Hall of Military Glory on Mamayev Kurgan

RFHXK268–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RM2H4XE9P–Craig Daws of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMDYJ–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

RFHXK26W–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

Andy James of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013. Stock Photo

RM2H4XECN–Andy James of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMDYY–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

RFHXK271–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RM2H4XEAC–Craig Daws of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMDYR–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

RFHXK28E–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RM2H4XE8Y–Darrin South of Sacred Mother Tongue performs on stage on Day 3 at Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013 at Catton Hall on August 11, 2013.

RMEGMDYP–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

RFHXK26J–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RMEGMDYK–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.

RFHXK26M–Edfu temple of Horus in Edfu city on the Nile

RMEGME01–ISTANBUL, Turkey (Türkiye) — Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.