{"product_id":"russia-1867-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-caucasus-black-sea","title":"Russia 1867 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Caucasus Black Sea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eOttoman Map of Russia from Sağir Coğrafya Atlası by Mustafa Hami Pasha – 1284 AH (1867)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThis original Ottoman Turkish map depicts the Russian Empire and was published in 1284 AH (1867 AD) as part of the Sağir Coğrafya Atlası, authored by Mustafa Hami Pasha and printed in Istanbul. Measuring 23 × 19.3 cm, the map is presented in color and illustrates the vast territorial expanse of Russia, including the Black Sea and the Caucasus region, offering a clear view of the empire’s southern and western frontiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eThe atlas itself is considered among the earliest examples of Ottoman educational cartography, created with the purpose of introducing modern geographic knowledge to students. At a time when the Ottoman Empire was actively reforming its educational system, works like this played a crucial role in bridging traditional learning with contemporary European scientific approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eMustafa Hami Pasha, originally a military physician (Mirliva) and a graduate of the Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane, was a prolific and versatile Ottoman intellectual. He authored more than thirty works across disciplines such as medicine, military science, and education. In preparing this atlas, he drew extensively from French geographical sources, adapting Western cartographic techniques into an Ottoman educational framework. This synthesis of knowledge is clearly visible in the structure, clarity, and geographic scope of the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eBeyond its educational function, this piece stands as a particularly meaningful document in the context of Ottoman-Russian relations. The depiction of the Black Sea and the Caucasus—regions of long-standing strategic and political importance—highlights the geographical awareness of an empire closely engaged with its northern neighbor. For collectors, this map offers not only aesthetic and cartographic value but also a historically charged perspective on one of the Ottoman Empire’s most significant geopolitical counterparts in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 27, 24);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman printed map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e• Title: Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e• Source: Sağir Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e• Author: Mustafa Hami Pasha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e• Date: 1284 AH (1867 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e• Place of Publication: Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e• Region Depicted: Russian Empire, including the Black Sea and the Caucasus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e• Color: Original colored map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e• Dimensions: 23 × 19.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e• Cartographic Context: Early Ottoman educational atlas influenced by French geographic sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Reflects Ottoman geographical perspective on the Russian Empire during a period of close political and military interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Rare Ottoman map highlighting Russia and strategically important neighboring regions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988737409162,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_faa60f17-daca-4841-9440-a44a43293557.jpg?v=1775807600","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/russia-1867-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-caucasus-black-sea","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}