Ottoman 1922 Land Deed Agricultural Land in Kilis Title Watermarked Kurd Kurdish

Ottoman Deed – Agricultural Land near Kilis (Ayıntab Livası), 1922

Description:
This original Ottoman deed, dated 24 Kanun-ı Sani 1338 (24 January 1922), records the ownership of a 3 dönüm agricultural field located in Kilis district, Ayıntab Livası (modern Gaziantep), with the location described in the document as “near the center” (merkeze yakın).

The land originally belonged to Mehmed Oğlu Hacı Veli Efendi. Upon his death, the property was inherited by his granddaughter Hayriye (daughter of Osman).

As one of the last Ottoman deeds issued before the proclamation of the Republic, the nationality field still lists “Osmaniye” (Ottoman), indicating it predates the foundation of the Turkish Republic.

The deed is written on watermarked paper, and bears Ottoman fiscal stamps and official seals, adding to its authenticity.

Key Features:

• Date: 24 Kanun-ı Sani 1338 (24 January 1922)

• Region: Kilis district, Ayıntab Livası (modern Gaziantep), described as “merkeze yakın” (near the center)

• Type: Agricultural land deed

• Size: 3 dönüm

• Original Owner: Mehmed Oğlu Hacı Veli Efendi

• Inheritance: Transferred upon his death to his granddaughter Hayriye (daughter of Osman)

• Boundaries:

  • East (Şarken): Künbüz’s son Mehmed

  • West (Garben): Sedirci Mehmed Emin

  • North (Şimalen): Çakallı Reso Oğlu Aybu (Reso likely a Kurdish name)

  • South (Cenuben/Kıbleyen): Not specified

• Nationality Entry: “Osmaniye” (Ottoman citizen), pre-Republic status

• Paper: Watermarked

• Stamps & Seals: Includes Ottoman fiscal stamps and official seals

• Historical Context: A rare deed from the final months of the Ottoman Empire, illustrating both inheritance practices and the ethnic diversity of landholders and neighbors in Kilis during the late Ottoman period.