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Members of the traditional Ottoman band Mehter perform near the German Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, June 2, 2016. REUTERS/Osman Orsal


Mehter Rekindles Turkish Enthusiasm

Mehter Rekindles Turkish Enthusiasm

by | Aug 11, 2016 | Middle East

Istanbul-The world’s oldest military band Mehter has resurfaced after the failed coup in Turkey. Mehter, or as it was generally known as mehterane, was an important part of the army during the Ottoman Empire and was almost non-existent in the Turkish Republic that was...