{"product_id":"ottoman-1910-land-deed-field-in-adana-title-armenian-greek-citizens-armenia-greece","title":"Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eOttoman Field Title Deed from Adana – Döşeme Quarter (1910)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eThis Ottoman Turkish title deed records an agricultural field located in Döşeme Mahallesi of Adana. The document is dated 27 Ağustos 1326 (Rumi), corresponding to 9 September 1910 (Gregorian), and reflects a formally structured partial sale within a multi-share ownership framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eThe boundaries of the field are described as follows: to the east a road, to the west “Nikonola?” (reading uncertain due to the difficulty of Ottoman rika handwriting), to the north Kirkor, and to the south Hancıyan. These detailed boundary descriptions situate the property within a clearly defined local landscape, while also illustrating the challenges of interpreting handwritten Ottoman records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eThe total size of the field is recorded as 4 dönüms, 3 evleks, and 159 zira, demonstrating the continued use of traditional Ottoman land measurement systems. Ownership is divided into 52 shares: 16 shares belonging to Petrus Efendi (Ottoman citizen), 20 shares to Hrilus Efendi (Greek citizen), and 16 shares to Kalyubi Hatun, the sister of Hrilus Efendi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eFor the purpose of selling part of the property, all relevant parties or their legal representatives were present. Petrus Efendi was represented by his attorney Hocaoğlu Dimitri Efendi, officially appointed through the Adana Sharia Court. Kalyubi Hatun was represented by her son and proxy Aleksander Barbur Efendi, while Hrilus Efendi himself was present in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eA portion of the field measuring 204 zira was definitively sold to Çavar? Hatun, daughter of Artin, an Armenian Ottoman citizen, for a total price of 1000 kuruş. The reading of the name “Çavar?” remains uncertain due to the difficulty of Ottoman rika handwriting. The document clearly demonstrates the formal legal procedures governing shared property transactions, including representation, consent of all shareholders, and precise measurement of the transferred portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eThe deed bears numerous revenue stamps and official seals, as well as original signatures, including those of Greek citizens involved in the transaction. Additional official annotations on the reverse confirm that the property carried no outstanding debts and that the document was processed and forwarded through the appropriate administrative offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eBeyond its legal content, this document provides a vivid reflection of the multicultural social structure of the late Ottoman Empire. It records a shared property involving Ottoman Christian and Armenian citizens alongside a Greek national, illustrating the interconnected nature of land ownership and legal systems. Furthermore, the active roles of Kalyubi Hatun and Çavar Hatun highlight the recognized legal rights of women in property ownership, sale, and representation during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eFor collectors, this is a particularly valuable and layered piece. It combines detailed cadastral data, multi-ethnic ownership, cross-border legal participation, and gender-inclusive property rights within a single document, making it highly desirable for those interested in Adana history and late Ottoman social structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman field title deed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003e• Date: 27 Ağustos 1326 (Rumi) \/ 9 September 1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e• Location: Adana, Döşeme Mahallesi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3399\"\u003e• Property Type: Agricultural field\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003e• Property Size (Mikdar): 4 dönüm, 3 evlek, 159 zira\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003e• Ownership Structure: 52 shares total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003e• Share Distribution: 16 shares – Petrus Efendi (Ottoman citizen); 20 shares – Hrilus Efendi (Greek citizen); 16 shares – Kalyubi Hatun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003e• Boundaries (Hudud): East – road; West – “Nikonola?” (uncertain reading due to Ottoman rika handwriting); North – Kirkor; South – Hancıyan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003e• Sale Portion: 204 zira transferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003e• Buyer: Çavar? Hatun, daughter of Artin (Armenian Ottoman citizen; name reading uncertain due to rika script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4016\"\u003e• Sale Price: 1000 kuruş\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4101\"\u003e• Legal Representation: Authorized representatives present via Adana Sharia Court\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4220\"\u003e• Physical Features: Numerous revenue stamps, official seals, and original signatures (including Greek signatories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4334\"\u003e• Archival Notes: Reverse includes official confirmations of no outstanding debt and administrative processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4429\"\u003e• Historical Context: Multi-ethnic land ownership and legal practices in late Ottoman Adana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4431\" data-end=\"4571\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Strong relevance for collectors of Adana history, Ottoman land records, and non-Muslim community documentation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432432640138,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_d9c6fe5b-d8c0-470f-bcfe-265cd48f67d6.jpg?v=1778921236","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-1910-land-deed-field-in-adana-title-armenian-greek-citizens-armenia-greece","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}