During class, there have been several mentions of earthquakes; surprisingly, this article discusses the architecture of the Ottomans in an attempt to successfully combat this issue. According to the work, Mimar Sinan was the architect involved in making the Ottoman buildings more durable during earthquakes. While working for Suleyman I, he used several groundbreaking techniques, such as Horasan mortar, absorbent materials, and rotating columns. In addition to the work he did on his building, such as Suleyman I the Magnificent Mosque, he would also improve the facilities around his to make sure there was little possibility that his structure could become damaged. Surprisingly, his techniques were ahead of his time and extremely important in shaping the Ottomans, especially in Istanbul. Without Mimar Sinan, there is a high possibility that Ottoman architecture would be quite different.
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