Ottoman Tax Receipt 1914 Armenian Taxpayer Konya Empire Armenia Anatolia
Ottoman Tax Receipt, Konya, 1330 (1914) - Armenian Taxpayer Karabet Oğlu Attar Arakil
Description:
This Ottoman tax document, dated 1330 AH (1914 CE), originates from the Çifte Nerdüban neighborhood in Konya. It records the payment of taxes by Karabet Oğlu Attar Arakil, an Armenian citizen of the Ottoman Empire, for five separate properties with a total tax amount of 28 kuruş. The term “Attar” refers to a vendor of perfumes, spices, or related goods and can also imply ownership of a pharmacy or herbal shop. The document provides insight into the economic life, property ownership, and taxation practices of Armenian citizens in the late Ottoman period, highlighting their role as active participants in the Empire’s fiscal system.
Key Features:
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Ottoman Turkish, written in Arabic script
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Issued in 1330 AH / 1914 CE
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Details taxes for five separate properties
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Shows the involvement of Armenian citizens as taxpayers
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Provides historical insight into commercial and daily life in Konya during the late Ottoman Empire
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Rare example of an Ottoman-era tax record, valuable for collectors and researchers of Ottoman-Armenian history