Imperial Ottoman Toilets

This is the toilet of the Padishah Emperor, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, the ruler of all the Middle East, northern Africa, and south-east Europe. This is in the harem, the private quarters of the sultan, in Topkapı Palace in İstanbul, Turkey. There's a board over the hole, but you can still appreciate the fine marble and craftsmanship.

Topkapı Palace was the official and primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans from 1465 through 1853. See the Wikipedia page for more about Topkapı Palace.

These toilets are representative of mid to late Ottoman Empire design, and show the Ottoman tendancy to include ornate design details in the most utilitarian of objects. These toilets are on exhibit at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, in Bodrum, Turkey.

Also see the Crusader toilets for more toilets in Bodrum.

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