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Best 1 Hand of St. John the Baptist (Topkapi)

The Hand of St. John the Baptist resides within the Topkapi Palace collection in Istanbul. This ancient relic, believed to be the right hand of the prophet and baptizer of Jesus Christ, is one of the most revered Christian relics. It was acquired by the Ottoman Empire and remains a significant objec...

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2 Mantle of the Prophet Muhammad (Hirka-i Şerif)

The Hirka-i Şerif, also known as the Mantle of the Prophet Muhammad, is a woolen cloak associated with the Islamic prophet’s life. It was presented to a poet in Mecca around 600 CE and subsequently became part of the Ottoman imperial collection. Now housed within the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbu...

3 Head of St. John the Baptist (Amiens Cathedral)

The Head of St. John the Baptist originates from Constantinople and arrived in Amiens Cathedral around 1206. It is considered a significant religious relic representing the prophet and Baptist. The head draws pilgrims seeking spiritual connection and serves as an important artifact within Catholic t...

4 Sword of the Prophet Muhammad (Topkapi)

The Sword of the Prophet Muhammad, also known as the Topkapi Sword, is a ceremonial sword believed to have been possessed by the Islamic prophet. It’s one of several swords linked to Muhammad and holds significant religious importance within Islam. The sword is housed in the Topkapi Palace Museum in...

5 Arm of St. John the Baptist (Cetinje Monastery)

The right arm of St. John the Baptist is a highly venerated Christian relic housed at Cetinje Monastery in Montenegro. The relic is believed to be the hand that baptized Jesus Christ and is said to have been transferred to the monastery in the 15th century. It remains one of the most significant rel...

6 Seal of the Prophet Muhammad (Topkapi)

The Seal of the Prophet Muhammad is a carnelian intaglio ring housed within the Sacred Trusts collection at Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Islamic tradition, Muhammad used this silver seal to authenticate his correspondence with foreign rulers and dignitaries. The ring is en...

7 Hairs of the Prophet Muhammad (Topkapi)

Hairs attributed to the Prophet Muhammad are among the most significant artifacts in the Sacred Trusts collection at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. These relics were brought to Istanbul following the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in the 16th century. The strands of hair are carefully preserved in o...

8 Beard Hair of the Prophet Muhammad (Topkapi)

Strands of hair attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, known as the Sakal-ı Şerif, are significant Islamic relics housed within Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. They are preserved in the Privy Chamber alongside other sacred artifacts, including the Prophet's bow and footprint. Following the Ottoman...

9 Staff of the Prophet Muhammad (Topkapi)

Walking staff attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (570–632), part of the Sacred Trusts collection assembled by Ottoman sultans and displayed at Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul.

10 Head of St. John the Baptist (San Silvestro in Capite, Rome)

The Basilica of San Silvestro in Capite in Rome houses a relic venerated as the head of St. John the Baptist, attracting pilgrims since the 12th century.

11 Hair Relic of Prophet Muhammad (Hazratbal Shrine, Srinagar)

A hair strand attributed to the Prophet Muhammad enshrined at Hazratbal Mosque in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, drawing millions of Muslim pilgrims each year.

12 Staff of Moses (Topkapi)

A wooden staff venerated as belonging to the prophet Moses, housed among the Sacred Relics in the Holy Relics Chamber of Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

13 Footprint Cast of the Prophet Muhammad (Topkapi)

A plaster cast impression venerated as bearing the Prophet Muhammad's footprint, preserved in the Sacred Relics Chamber of Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

14 Arm of John the Baptist (Montenegro/Topkapi)

An arm relic venerated as belonging to John the Baptist, with a prominent example held in the Cetinje Monastery in Montenegro; a separate claimed right hand was long kept in the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

15 Skull of John the Baptist (Amiens)

The frontal bone of John the Baptist, brought to Amiens from Constantinople after the Fourth Crusade of 1204, is enshrined in Amiens Cathedral, France.

16 Beheading Cloth of St. John the Baptist (Aachen)

Kept at Aachen Cathedral, the Beheading Cloth of St. John the Baptist is a fabric traditionally believed to have caught his blood during his execution by order of King Herod.

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