{"product_id":"ottoman-1925-land-deed-home-in-ankara-hamidiye-title-muslim-immigrant-family","title":"Ottoman 1925 Land Deed Home in Ankara Hamidiye Title Muslim Immigrant Family","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eOttoman Turkish Deed (Tapu) from Early Republican Era Ankara – Property with Photograph (1925)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eThis is an original Ottoman Turkish property deed (tapu) from the early Republican period, dated 9 March 1341 (1925), documenting a residential property located in Hamidiye neighborhood on Çankırı Street in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnkara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Although issued during the Republic of Turkey, the document is written in Ottoman Turkish using Arabic script, as it predates the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTurkish Alphabet Reform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of 1 November 1928, when the Latin alphabet replaced the Ottoman script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eThe deed records a house with a size of 150 arşın and clearly defined boundaries: to the right (canib-i yemini) Abdullah’s house, to the left (yesari) Veli’s house, behind (arkası) Musa’s house, and in front (cephesi) a paved road (kaldırım). The document also provides a detailed ownership history, stating that the property originally belonged to a migrant (muhacir) named Murad oğlu Hasan Ağa. Following his death, ownership passed to his wife Fatma Hanım and their son Ahmed Ağa. After Ahmed Ağa died without a wife or children, full ownership was transferred to Fatma Hanım, identified as Hacı İsmail kızı.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eThe property is valued at 90,000 kuruş, indicating a significant urban asset for the period. The deed bears official stamps and seals, reinforcing its authenticity and administrative importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eWhat makes this document especially remarkable is the presence of Fatma Hanım’s photograph attached to the deed. Such photographic identification on property documents is extremely rare for the period and greatly enhances both its historical and collectible value. This feature provides a direct personal connection to the owner and reflects early modernization efforts in record-keeping during the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eThis piece offers valuable insight into inheritance practices, property rights, and daily urban life in early Republican Ankara, while also serving as a tangible example of the transitional phase between Ottoman and modern Turkish administrative systems. A highly attractive and unique collectible for historians and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman Turkish property deed (tapu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e• Location: Ankara, Hamidiye neighborhood, Çankırı Street\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e• Property Type: Residential house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e• Size: 150 arşın\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e• Boundaries: Right: Abdullah’s house – Left: Veli’s house – Back: Musa’s house – Front: paved road (kaldırım)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e• Original Owner: Murad oğlu Hasan Ağa (muhacir)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e• Ownership Transfer: Passed to wife Fatma Hanım and son Ahmed Ağa; later fully to Fatma Hanım\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e• Final Owner: Hacı İsmail kızı Fatma Hanım\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003e• Value: 90,000 kuruş\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003e• Date: 9 March 1341 (1925)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003e• Features: Official stamps, seals, and attached photograph of the owner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Rare example of a photographed owner on an early Republican Ottoman-script deed; illustrates inheritance and property transfer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3136\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Condition: Please review images for overall condition and age-related wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47868685582474,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_df69cae0-b448-4a92-9c3c-9b3c31a0841b.jpg?v=1774440656","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-1925-land-deed-home-in-ankara-hamidiye-title-muslim-immigrant-family","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}