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Enderun at Topkapi: How the Elite Were Formed
A look at the Enderun school: discipline, curriculum, and spatial design inside Topkapi.
12/17/2025
9 min read
> Quick take: The **Enderun** shaped **language, administration, and arts** in an architecture tuned for discipline.
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## Spaces & Routines
- Study rooms near the **Audience Chamber**.
- **Schedules** balanced study, practice, and protocol.
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## Bottom Line
Topkapi wasn’t only a home; it was a **school for governance**.
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