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The Flag of Turkey is called Ay Yildiz in Turkish. It means 'moon star'. The flag has a complex origin since it is an ancient design, and was also the flag of the Ottoman Empire. The color red is a prominent color in Turkish history. The crescent and star, while being Islamic symbols have long been used in Asia Minor, even before the advent of Islam. The flag was originally simply a crescent on a green field, but this was changed in 1793 when Sultan Selim III changed the background to red. In 1844, the star was added. The star symbol actually dates back to the time of Constantine and it was considered a symbol of Mary in his time.

According to legend the following description is given for the flag:

A reflection of the moon occulting a star, appearing in pools of blood after the battle of Kosovo in 1448 [the battle during which the Ottomans defeated the Christian forces and established the Ottoman Empire in Eastern Europe until the end of the XIXth century], led to the adoption of the Turkish flag by Sultan Murad II according to one legend. Others refer to a dream of the first Ottoman Emperor in which a crescent and star appeared from his chest and expanded, presaging the dynasty's seizure of Constantinople. At least three other legends explain the flag. [1]

Other legends claim that a crescent and star were spotted on the night of the fall of Constantinople1499) The Fall of Constantinople was the conquest of that Greek city by the Turks under the command of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, on Tuesday, May 29, 1453. This event marked the final destruction of the Eastern Roman Empire, and the death of Constantine XI to Mehmet II in 1453Events May 29 Fall of Constantinople to Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). July 17 Battle of Castillon. The French under Jean Bureau utterly defeat the English under the Earl of Shrewsbu. See also the Ottoman FlagFlag of Turkey is similar to the flag used in late periods of Ottoman Empire. The flag of the Ottoman Empire (and later that of Turkey) is called Ay Yıldız which means moon star''. The flag has a ancient and complex origin. The color red is a.

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