{"product_id":"ottoman-empire-1897-greek-border-and-region-of-thessaly-map-greece-thessaloniki-greco-turkish-war","title":"Ottoman Empire 1897 Greek Border and Region of Thessaly Map Greece Thessaloniki Greco-Turkish War","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eHudud-u Yunaniye ve Teselya Kıt'ası Haritası – Ottoman–Greek Border and Thessaly Map, Musavver Servet-i Fünun, c. 1897–1898\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\u003eThis original Ottoman Turkish map, titled “Hudud-u Yunaniye ve Teselya Kıt'ası Haritası” (Map of the Greek Border and the Region of Thessaly), was issued as a supplement for readers of Musavver Servet-i Fünun, one of the prominent illustrated periodicals of the late Ottoman era. Printed in colour and measuring 50 × 30.2 cm, this large-format map presents the geography of Thessaly and the Ottoman–Greek borderlands in considerable detail, including railway lines and regional geographical features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map depicts Thessaly, including the area around Yenişehir (Larissa), together with neighbouring Ottoman territories to the north. Its border representation reflects the territorial arrangements established following the 1881 Convention of Constantinople, under which Thessaly and part of the surrounding territory were transferred from Ottoman rule to Greece. The map also identifies important geographical features in the wider region, including the Gulf of Thessaloniki and the Ambracian Gulf, providing a valuable view of the area’s historical geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map’s military and border-related details suggest a connection with the tensions surrounding the Ottoman–Greek frontier and the Greco-Turkish War of 1897. The conflict, which included the Battle of Domokos, brought the Thessaly border region into sharp focus. The map is believed to date from around 1897–1898, although its precise publication date has not been conclusively established. Its representation of the region also predates the major territorial changes brought about by the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913, when the Ottoman Empire lost control of much of its remaining European territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an illustrated periodical supplement, this map is an interesting example of how geographical and military information was presented to Ottoman readers during a period of significant political tension. Its large format, colour printing, railway details, and focus on the Ottoman–Greek frontier make it an appealing collectible for those interested in Ottoman cartography, Balkan history, historical railways, and late nineteenth-century illustrated publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Title on Map: Hudud-u Yunaniye ve Teselya Kıt'ası Haritası (Map of the Greek Border and the Region of Thessaly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Publisher \/ Source: Musavver Servet-i Fünun, issued as a periodical supplement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Date: Probably circa 1897–1898; exact publication date unconfirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Region: Thessaly and the Ottoman–Greek borderlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Geographic Coverage: Thessaly, including Yenişehir (Larissa), neighbouring Ottoman territories, and surrounding coastal and inland areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Map Details: Colour printing, border demarcations, railway lines, geographical features, and military-related annotations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Historical Context: Ottoman–Greek relations following the 1881 border settlement and the Greco-Turkish War of 1897\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dimensions: 50 × 30.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522736984202,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_8d338ff7-14f9-412f-87ce-f6ad8a5f22ae.jpg?v=1792520746","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-empire-1897-greek-border-and-region-of-thessaly-map-greece-thessaloniki-greco-turkish-war","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}