{"product_id":"switzerland-1867-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-europe","title":"Switzerland 1867 Ottoman Atlas Map Ottoman Empire Europe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eOttoman Map of Switzerland (Svis) 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=\"101\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eThis original Ottoman Turkish map depicts Switzerland (Svis) 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 23.5 × 19.3 cm, the map is presented in color and illustrates Switzerland along with its neighboring regions, including France and Italy, offering a clear representation of its geographic position within Western Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"917\"\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=\"919\" data-end=\"1451\"\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=\"1453\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eBeyond its educational function, this map highlights Switzerland’s position at the crossroads of major European cultures and territories. The clear depiction of its borders with France and Italy emphasizes its geographic and political context within 19th-century Europe. For collectors, this piece offers a refined and visually appealing example of how an Ottoman scholar interpreted Western Europe, combining educational purpose with cartographic elegance.\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=\"1912\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman printed map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e• Title: Svis (Switzerland)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e• Source: Sağir Coğrafya Atlası\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e• Author: Mustafa Hami Pasha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e• Date: 1284 AH (1867 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e• Place of Publication: Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish (Arabic script)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e• Region Depicted: Switzerland and neighboring regions including France and Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e• Color: Original colored map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e• Dimensions: 23.5 × 19.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e• Cartographic Context: Early Ottoman educational atlas influenced by French geographic sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Reflects Ottoman geographical interpretation of Western Europe in the 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Rare Ottoman map focusing on Switzerland and its European context\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989017313418,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_038768a6-bf56-4cbe-b83a-57b794288332.jpg?v=1775807833","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/switzerland-1867-ottoman-atlas-map-ottoman-empire-europe","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}