{"product_id":"ottoman-travel-permit-1888-sivas-divrigi-horavenk-armenian-citizen-armenia","title":"Ottoman Travel Permit 1888 Sivas Divriği Horavenk Armenian Citizen Armenia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eOttoman Travel Permit (Mürur Tezkiresi) – Armenian Citizen from Sivas Region Traveling to Istanbul (1888)\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=\"120\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eThis is an original Ottoman Turkish mürur tezkiresi (internal travel permit), dated 18 Safer 1306 \/ 11 Teşrin-i Evvel 1304 (23 October 1888). Such documents functioned as internal passports within the Ottoman Empire, required for individuals traveling between regions or entering major cities such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. They were issued to regulate population movement, prevent tax evasion, control labor migration, and ensure state security. These permits also included official instructions to authorities to allow the bearer to travel safely without interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eThe document was issued to Kashan oğlu (Kashanyan) Setrak, an Armenian Ottoman subject. His religious affiliation is explicitly recorded as Armenian, and the document provides detailed personal information including his place of birth (Divriği), residence (Horavenk), and his father’s name (David). His destination is listed as Istanbul, one of the empire’s most important administrative and economic centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eOne of the most striking features of this document is the highly detailed physical description (eşgâl) of the bearer, a standard but fascinating element of such permits. Setrak is described as 32 years old, tall, with black eyes, a normal nose, thin mouth, black mustache, and a standard chin. These vivid details bring the individual to life, offering a rare, almost portrait-like written identification from the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eThe permit also records a payment of 10 kuruş for its issuance, reflecting the bureaucratic and regulated nature of internal mobility within the Ottoman system. Historically, mürur tezkiresi documents were abolished after the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYoung Turk Revolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, as they were seen as restrictive to personal freedoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eFrom a historical and collector’s perspective, this document is exceptionally significant. It offers a powerful window into the Armenian presence in the Sivas region, particularly around Divriği and its surrounding settlements. The document stands as tangible proof of the structured, documented lives of Armenian citizens within the Ottoman administrative system. It reflects not only state control but also the everyday realities of mobility, identity, and coexistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003eFor collectors, this is far more than a travel permit  it is a deeply human document that captures a single life within the broader historical fabric of the Ottoman Empire. It vividly illuminates the Armenian social history of Sivas, making it a highly desirable and emotionally compelling piece. Such documents are increasingly rare, especially with this level of personal detail, and they serve as invaluable artifacts for anyone interested in Ottoman, Armenian, or Anatolian history.\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=\"2847\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman internal travel permit (mürur tezkiresi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e• Name: Kashan oğlu (Kashanyan) Setrak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e• Religion: Armenian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003e• Birthplace: Divriği (Sivas region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003e• Residence: Horavenk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003e• Father’s Name: David\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e• Destination: Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e• Age: 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e• Physical Description: Tall, black eyes, normal nose, thin mouth, black mustache, normal chin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e• Fee: 10 kuruş\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e• Date: 18 Safer 1306 \/ 23 October 1888\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003e• Features: Detailed physical description, official format of internal passport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Exceptional document reflecting Armenian social history in the Sivas region and Ottoman internal mobility system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3654\" 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":47868707733642,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_3b3c8b52-2ffd-420a-aaa4-86b00293e80d.jpg?v=1774441689","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-travel-permit-1888-sivas-divrigi-horavenk-armenian-citizen-armenia","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}