Feeding stray animals was a 'job' in the Ottoman Empire. It was called “Mancacılık” Carried out through charitable foundations, this system fascinated Western travelers and forms the centuries-old foundation of the bond we share with stray animals today.
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A video i created from very start to the end. Feeding stray animals was a professional occupation in the Ottoman Empire. It was called “Mancacılık”.
