Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Shop in Adana Armenian and Kurdish Citizen Title Deed Armenia Kurds
Ottoman Property Deed – Shop in Şark-ı Kebir Mahallesi, Adana (1911)
Description:
Dated April 11, 1911, this Ottoman deed records a fractional ownership transfer of a shop located in Şark-ı Kebir Mahallesi, within the district of Nefs-i Adana. The shop had originally belonged to Marta, wife of Abacı Vartan, a member of the Armenian community. Following her death in 1908 (1324 A.H.), the property passed to her son Kiragos and daughter Anuk Hatun. A portion of their share specifically 2 parts out of 24 was then sold to Musa, son of Kurdish notable Sinan Ali Ağa, for 26 Ottoman liras.
More than just a legal record, this deed is a remarkable artifact reflecting the coexistence of Armenians and Kurds in Adana under the Ottoman Empire. The presence of multiple seals and handwritten Armenian signatures adds to its rarity and cultural value. For collectors, it offers both ethnographic and historical insight into the diverse fabric of Adana in the early 20th century.
Key Features:
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Date: 29 Mart 1327 (11 April 1911)
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Location: Şark-ı Kebir Mahallesi, Nefs-i Adana (Adana Province)
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Property Type: Shop (Dükkan)
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Boundaries: East: Arif Ağa’s shop; West: Road; North: Lülecioğlu & Ömer Efendi’s shop; South: Road
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Size: 50 zira
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Ownership History: Marta (wife of Abacı Vartan, Armenian community) → inherited by her children Kiragos and Anuk Hatun → partial sale of 2/24 shares to Musa bin Sinan Ali Ağa (Kurdish community)
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Sale Price: 26 Ottoman liras
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Language: Ottoman Turkish with Armenian signatures
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Condition: Paper with some staining; multiple seals present