Turkey: A 16th century miniature of a lively Ottoman coffee house.

The first ever recorded coffee houses appeared in Constantinople in the 10th century CE and have been popular centres for literary and social activity since. In this painting, patrons read, debate, play backgammon and sip coffee while musicians play. At the door, many customers queue anxiously to enter.

Copyright:

Supplier: CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Credit:

Pictures From History

Theme:

Ottoman,