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1717, 09 Dec 15

Suleiman the Magnificent’s Tomb

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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The remains of the tomb of Suleiman the Magnificent, who died in 1566 while his troops were besieging the fortress of Szigetvar in southern Hungary, have “in all likelihood” been found, a Hungarian historian said Wednesday.

Norbert Pap said the tomb is believed to have been built over the spot where Suleiman’s tent stood and where he died. Pap, head of the department of Political Geography, Regional and Development Studies at the University of Pecs in Hungary, said objects suggesting it was Suleiman’s tomb were found during the dig, as well as other historical evidence, although more excavations are needed to confirm the find.

“We have data which all points in the same direction,” Pap said at a presentation of the latest findings. “That is why we say ‘in all certainty,’ because there is no sign pointing in another direction. But more confirmation is needed, as this is a very delicate topic.”

Until his death at age 71, Suleiman was the Ottoman Empire’s longest-ruling sultan. The Turks greatly expanded their dominance in the Balkans, the Middle East and northern Africa during his 46-year reign.

What is believed to be the sultan’s tomb is located in the former Ottoman settlement of Turbek, which was destroyed in the 1680s. The settlement’s discovery was announced by Pap in 2013.

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1717, 09 December 2015

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