Traditional Turkish archery, which İskender personifies, is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage . Comparison of Historic Archery Records Distance (Gez) Distance (Meters) Tozkoparan İskender 1,281.5 ~846m Early 16th Century Mîr-i Alem Ahmed Ağa 17th Century Bursalı Şüca 16th Century
Tozkoparan İskender is a legendary figure in Turkish history, celebrated as the greatest archer of the Ottoman Empire. His name, which translates to "the dust-remover" or "he who breaks the dust," was earned after he allegedly crushed a bow's wood into dust with his bare hands. Tozkoparan Tozkoparan Varmi Ondan Uzaga Atan
İskender lived during the 16th century and served as a soldier and master archer under and Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent . İskender lived during the 16th century and served
His most famous feat was shooting an arrow 846 meters (1,281.5 gez ) at the Okmeydanı in Istanbul. This record stood for nearly 500 years as the longest shot with a traditional hand-held bow. The most famous stones were located in the
The most famous stones were located in the "Arrow Field" of Istanbul.
Legend says he was so powerful that he had to be guarded while he slept to prevent him from accidentally injuring himself or others with his immense grip.