{"product_id":"ottoman-1912-near-east-map-israel-palestine-lebanon-jordan-syria","title":"Ottoman 1912 Near East Map Israel Palestine Lebanon Jordan Syria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eOttoman Historical Map of the Near East – From “Büyük Tarih-i Umumi” by Ahmet Refik (c. 1912)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eThis original Ottoman Turkish map is taken from the book “Büyük Tarih-i Umumi” by Ahmet Refik, printed in Istanbul around 1328 AH (c. 1912) by Kitaphane-i İslam ve Askeri. Measuring 23.8 × 16 cm, the map represents a refined example of early 20th-century Ottoman historical cartography, produced for educational and scholarly purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eThe map depicts the Near East and the region historically known as Canaan, focusing on the ancient and biblical-period geography of the area. It illustrates tribal settlements and territorial divisions associated with early historical narratives, including the Twelve Tribes of Israel, as well as regions such as Judea and Moab. These are labeled in Ottoman Turkish, reflecting how global historical knowledge was adapted and taught within the Ottoman intellectual framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eA clearly printed legend in the lower right corner indicates the cartographic scale as 1:2,000,000, demonstrating a structured and modern approach to mapmaking. The legend also includes period terminology related to historical governance and communities, offering insight into how such subjects were interpreted and presented in Ottoman historiography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eThe map covers territories corresponding to present-day Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, with Palestine specifically marked. Its use of color enhances the visual distinction between regions, making it both an informative and aesthetically appealing piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eAs part of a widely respected historical publication, this map reflects the late Ottoman effort to synthesize classical, religious, and modern historical knowledge into accessible educational materials. For collectors, it offers a compelling combination of historical narrative, cartographic clarity, and cultural perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 30, 27);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman printed historical map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e• Title: Near East \/ Canaan (from Büyük Tarih-i Umumi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e• Author: Ahmet Refik\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e• Publication: Büyük Tarih-i Umumi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e• Date: 1328 AH (c. 1912)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e• Printer\/Publisher: Kitaphane-i İslam ve Askeri, Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e• Region Depicted: Near East including present-day Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e• Subject: Biblical and ancient tribal geography (Twelve Tribes, Judea, Moab, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e• Scale: 1:2,000,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e• Color: Colored map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e• Dimensions: 23.8 × 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e• Notation: Includes legend with historical terminology and regional classifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Reflects Ottoman interpretation of biblical and ancient Near Eastern geography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Educational historical map combining religious, historical, and cartographic elements\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49421312917642,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_6996108e-526c-44ca-a85f-4a8b0e5b00c6.jpg?v=1778750568","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-1912-near-east-map-israel-palestine-lebanon-jordan-syria","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}