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Dr. Kaya Şahin: Ottoman Empire in the early modern period

Painting of Sultan Suleiman in Persian Miniature style
Thu, February 19, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Research Commons Brainstorming Room, 18th Ave Library (third floor)

175 W 18th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210

Join the Middle East Studies forum community for a presentation by Dr. Kaya Şahin on the Ottoman Empire in the early modern period. Whether you’re new to our community or a returning member, this is an opportunity to connect and expand your network in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

The Middle East Studies Forum is an informal space where faculty from several departments get together, share stories from fieldwork, talk about issues, learn about colleagues’ research, try out papers we’re working on, etc. Graduate students and advanced undergraduates are also members. 

Are you a student or scholar of the Middle East who would you like to join? Simply sign up for the listserve at go.osu.edu/mescforum