Under their first sultan, Ottoman, who ruled from 1288 to 1326, they founded a realm In Asia Minor, but soon extended it into Europe, entering Armenia. The Ottoman Turk lived originally in central Asia, where they were members of a race related to the Mongols, a branch of the Ural-Altai family. It is also referred to (along with Africa and Egypt) and the 'Cradle of Civilization.' ° Constantinople (Istanbul) ° Smyrna Turkey
