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What Is a Binek Taşı? A binek taşı is the term given to stone structures used during the Ottoman period to facilitate mounting and dismounting from horses or horse-drawn carriages. They were placed along roadsides, in front of residences, and in the courtyards of mosques and madrasas. These stones provided significant convenience, especially for the elderly, women, and officials. Where Did It Originate? The origins of binek taşları extend back to the Anatolian Seljuks. The close relationship bet