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Basra Vilayet Ottoman Map 1915 General Staff of the Ottoman Army Kuwait Iraq Middle East WW1 Saudi Arabia

Basra Vilayet Ottoman Map 1915 General Staff of the Ottoman Army Kuwait Iraq Middle East WW1 Saudi Arabia

$1,000.00

Basra Vilayet Map – 1331 Rumi (1915), Prepared by Erkan-ı Harbiye-i Umumiye (General Staff of the Ottoman Army)

Description:
This is a highly significant Ottoman Turkish map of the Basra Vilayet and Kuwait region, prepared by the Erkan-ı Harbiye-i Umumiye (General Staff of the Ottoman Army) and published in 1331 Rumi (1915). As a military map, it offers the most detailed and accurate depiction of southern Mesopotamia during the late Ottoman period.

The map reflects strategic, administrative, and geographic knowledge, making it an important historical document for both military historians and collectors of Ottoman cartography. Its precision and detail are unmatched by contemporary civilian maps of the region, highlighting its value and significance.

Key Features:

  • Title: Basra Vilayet Map

  • Publisher/Author: Erkan-ı Harbiye-i Umumiye (General Staff of the Ottoman Army)

  • Publication Year: 1331 Rumi (1915)

  • Language: Ottoman Turkish

  • Dimensions: 68 × 50 cm

  • Region: Basra Vilayet and Kuwait

  • Condition: Good, with some stains

  • Historical Significance: The most detailed Ottoman military map of the area, reflecting strategic and administrative insights of the Ottoman Army

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