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I have sinned
In 1843, a British general conquered Sindh without express authority. His telegram notifying London of the news purportedly read, 'Peccavi', Latin for 'I have sinned' - a pun on Sindh.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Sultanahmet Mosque
The mosque from afar.
The view of the mosque through the trees near the metro line that runs right in front of the mosque.
Approaching the mosque.
Different view.
Outside the mosque.
The view of the dome through the main entrance while climbing the stairs that lead inside.
Right outside the door.
Inside the perimeter of the mosque.
In the main courtyard.
A closer look.
One of the six minarets.
Approaching the Sultanahmet Mosque (Side facing Hagia Sophia)
The grand Sultanahmet Mosque visible over a fountain.
Approaching the Sultanahmet mosque from the side. Hagia Sophia is exactly opposite this side.
Closer still.
That's me outside the mosque. Picture taken by a Chinese tourist. There were loads of them around.
Just outside the side entrance.
That's me outside the side entrance. Picture taken by a woman (origin unknown)!
Sultanahmet Camii (pronounced 'jami').
The door to the mosque.
The side of the mosque.
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