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the Golden Horn and the İstanbul Strait, as it is
situated on the tip of the historical peninsula.
The park is also associated with the Tanzimat
(reorganisation of the state) reforms since the
Rescript of Gülhane was proclaimed here. The
Tanzimat Museum, which exhibits documents and
photographs relating to that important period of
the Ottoman Empire, is situated in Gülhane Park.
The Has Ahırlar (Royal Stables) is a part of
Gülhane Park, and at present they house the
Islamic Science and Technology Museum. The
museum exhibits replicas, built according to
written records, of various devices and tools
invented and developed by Islamic scientists
between the 8th and 16th centuries. Among them
are the world map designed by 70 geographers
and astronomers in a thirty-year period in 9th
century, and the oldest clock of the world that
works in accordance with the time system which is
still in use. We recommend a visit to the museum
for an insight into the contribution of scientists
from the Islamic world to the world history of
science.