The Flag Of Turkey
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The flag of Turkey
Helena Bausells Hernanz
Index History Origins Legends Theories
Other info
History • The flag is derived from Ottoman Empire’s flags. From 1383 to 1453
From 1453 to 1844
From 1844 to 1923
From 1936
Origins Legends • The most popular legend is that in a pool of blood, there was a reflection of a crescent moon and a star. • There are several versions of this legend.
Theories • Some __ have a theory: o The star and crescent were the symbols of Constantinople (Istanbul), and Turks took them after the conquest of the city (1453). o The crescent was the symbol of Byzantion. o The star was added after Christianity became the official religion.
Other information • Original name: Ay Yıldız (moon star) or Alsancak (red banner). • It has very specific proportions:
• Turkish people that lives in a foreign country use specific flags:
Helena Bausells Hernanz
Index History Origins Legends Theories
Other info
History • The flag is derived from Ottoman Empire’s flags. From 1383 to 1453
From 1453 to 1844
From 1844 to 1923
From 1936
Origins Legends • The most popular legend is that in a pool of blood, there was a reflection of a crescent moon and a star. • There are several versions of this legend.
Theories • Some __ have a theory: o The star and crescent were the symbols of Constantinople (Istanbul), and Turks took them after the conquest of the city (1453). o The crescent was the symbol of Byzantion. o The star was added after Christianity became the official religion.
Other information • Original name: Ay Yıldız (moon star) or Alsancak (red banner). • It has very specific proportions:
• Turkish people that lives in a foreign country use specific flags:
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