Go ask any Iraqi, Syrian, Saudi Arabian, Egyptian, Israeli, or any other in the Middle East and Europe which civilization was the most influential, Turkish or Persian. The Persian empires are all prehistoric which had minimal influence to todays world. But the Ottoman empire which lasted much longer and consisted of much more had lasting impact in every single country it conquered. No one in their sane mind can deny that. Its reign ended in the beginning of 20th century, which means only about 100 years ago. Why is it that almost every Arab and other Muslims in Europe and other places have no negative feeling towards the Ottoman? And why is it that Turkey and Turkish is much more attractive to a middle eastern and European than Iran and Persian?