Research Article

The Role of Armenians in Eskişehir's Urbanisation in the 19th Century Ottoman Empire

Volume: 11 Number: 31 November 17, 2024
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The Role of Armenians in Eskişehir's Urbanisation in the 19th Century Ottoman Empire

Abstract

During the 19th century, the Armenian community played a significant role in the urbanization of Eskişehir within the Ottoman Empire. This article aims to explore the cultural, economic, and artistic impact of Armenians residing in Eskişehir on urbanization. This topic is crucial for studying the social and urban history of Ottoman cities, as Armenians have been an integral part of the Ottoman Empire for centuries. The Armenian quarter has made significant contributions to the identity of the city through its centres of education, entertainment, and worship, as well as its involvement in the meerschaum (lületaşı) trade. However, in the 21st century, the traces of the Armenian culture of the 19th century have disappeared from sight in the city. We research the concept of the Armenian quarter that existed in the past and use various sources to investigate the history of the city.

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References

  1. Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives (Cumhurbaşkanlığı Devlet Arşivleri Osmanlı Arşivi)
  2. Bab-ı Asafi Divan-ı Hümayun Kalemi (A.DVN.)
  3. Bab-ı Ali Evrak Odası (BEO)
  4. Dahiliye Mektubi Kalemi (DH.MKT.)
  5. Dahiliye Muamelat (DH. TMIK.M.)
  6. Dahiliye Şifre Kalemi (DH. ŞFR.)
  7. İrade. Adliye ve Mezahib (İ. AZN.)
  8. İrade Dahiliye (İ. DH.)

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Ottoman Society , Late Modern Ottoman History , Late Modern History (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 16, 2024

Publication Date

November 17, 2024

Submission Date

May 12, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 17, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 11 Number: 31

Chicago
Sarı Güven, Melek, and Nurdan Küçükhasköylü. 2024. “The Role of Armenians in Eskişehir’s Urbanisation in the 19th Century Ottoman Empire”. Osmanlı Mirası Araştırmaları Dergisi 11 (31): 715-35. https://doi.org/10.17822/omad.1482263.