Courtyard of the Concubines

This long, narrow courtyard serves as a vital artery deep within the Harem, connecting the worlds of the Black Eunuchs, the Valide Sultan, and the apartments of the consorts. Known as both the Courtyard of the Consorts (Kadınefendiler) and the Courtyard of the Concubines (Cariyeler), this space was the functional heart of daily life for the women of the Harem