As part of annual Year of Culture efforts between Qatar and Turkey, Katara Cultural Villagehas opened a new exhibition about the popular Arabic-dubbed Turkish series Muhteşem Yüzyıl.
The show, called “Harem Al Sultan” in Arabic and “Magnificent Century in English,” has gained fans across the Middle Eastern region, been broadcasted in over 54 countries and now enjoys a viewership of more than 200 million worldwide.
An exhibition showcasing scenes, original props, decor, artifacts and costumes from the TV show debuted in Istanbul last year, and is currently housed in the Qatar Museums gallery in Katara.
The drama follows the life of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, the longest reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and his wife Hürrem Sultan, a former slave named Alexandra who becomes one of the most powerful women in the empire.
Episodes focus particularly on the couple’s relationship and Süleyman’s efforts to consolidate his power throughout his 46-year reign following the death of his father.
In a statement, Hüsnü Akhan, the CEO of Turkish media conglomerate Doğuş Media Group, said that the exhibit was “a throwback to one of the most illustrious and exceptional periods in our history.”
Original article by Chantelle D’Mello
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Turkish TV drama comes to life in new exhibition at Qatar’s Katara
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