Ottoman Empire Map in 3D: Six Centuries Across Three Continents
The Ottoman Empire began around 1299 as a small state in Anatolia and lasted for more than six centuries. At its height it ruled southeastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. On the 3D History Globe you can watch it grow from Osman's lands to its largest size.
Explore in 3DOttoman Empire quick facts
| Dates | About 1299 to 1922 |
|---|---|
| Peak | Late 1600s |
| Capital | Constantinople (Istanbul) from 1453 |
| Largest area | About 5 million km² |
| Famous sultans | Osman I, Mehmed II, Selim I, Suleiman the Magnificent |
Interesting facts
- It lasted over 600 years, one of the longest-lasting empires in history.
- Mehmed II captured Constantinople in 1453, ending the Byzantine Empire.
- Suleiman the Magnificent's reign is seen as its golden age.
- It controlled key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
- Modern Turkey grew out of the empire after World War I.
Ottoman Empire timeline
- 1299Osman I founds the Ottoman state
- 1453Mehmed II captures Constantinople
- 1517Egypt and the holy cities of Arabia come under Ottoman rule
- 1520 to 1566Suleiman the Magnificent reigns
- 1683The Ottoman siege of Vienna fails
- 1922The empire ends, and the Republic of Turkey follows in 1923
On the History Globe, press play to watch these stages appear one by one, with the borders growing across the map.
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Ottoman Empire questions
How long did the Ottoman Empire last?
From about 1299 to 1922, more than 600 years.
What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire?
Constantinople, now Istanbul, from 1453. Before that, Bursa and then Edirne.
Who was Suleiman the Magnificent?
The Ottoman sultan from 1520 to 1566, whose reign is seen as the empire's golden age.
When did the Ottomans take Constantinople?
In 1453, under Sultan Mehmed II, ending the Byzantine Empire.
What replaced the Ottoman Empire?
The Republic of Turkey, founded in 1923, and several other countries in the Middle East and the Balkans.
The 3D History Globe is made by Julian Neagu, a solo founder in London, as part of VisionVix Simulators. It is free to use in the browser on desktop and phone, with no sign-up. Map borders are approximate, for learning.