Battle of Marj Dabiq

Date: August 24, 1516 • Location: Şūrān, Syrian Arab Republic

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1516–1517.

The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Syria at the Battle of Marj Dabiq.

The Ottoman Empire, also known historically as Turkey or the Turkish Empire, was a state that spanned much of Southeastern Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th century to the early 20th century, centred in modern-day Turkey. It also controlled parts of southeastern Central Europe between the early 16th and early 18th centuries.