The practice of quarantine was among the precautions against the Black Sea Region epidemic in the 19th century. The Ottoman Government established an administration for quarantine, which was institutionalized in 1838. It turned into a large organization and…
The proper noun 'Temel' is one of the most common and frequently used names around Trabzon and particularly in the Eastern Black Sea region. However, two points are extremely remarkable concerning this name. Firstly, from an etymological perspective, the word…
This study presents a comparison between Serender and other architectural structures made for similar purposes in different spots of the world, namely Cabazo/Canastro ve Cabaceiro, Espigueiro, Hórreo, Panera, Garaia, Kozolec/ Hayrack, Loft/Stabbur. They are…
The years between 1923-1950 of the Republic was a period of restoration of internal and external peace as well as a period of “restructuring,” Turkey’s socio-economic transformation. Turkey, even though the resources were considerably limited, had to start to…
The geography of the Black Sea punctuated by river valleys presents a social and economic unity in a geography from coasts to plains. The highlands, the most important feature characterizing the nomadic (Konar-Göçer) Turkmen’s life, mark a space where this…
The ancient literary sources mention seven important small ancient ports which are Boon (Perşembe), Zephyrion (Zefre), Kordyle (Akçakale), Hermonassa (Akçaabat), Hyssos (Araklı), Athenai (Pazar) and Apsarros (Gonio) on the shores of the Eastern Black Sea…
In this article history of tea, agriculture and cultural impacts in the Black Sea region were examined. It has been researched the values after tea to be included in the Turkish culture and life historically. Also the economic benefits of tea provide to the…
With reference to information gathered from archives resources and local historical research, this study deals with olive cultivation in Trabzon district, a farming activity known to have occupied a significant place in the economy of the region but one which…
World War I is of great significance for the eastern Black Sea, especially during 1916-1918. Throughout these two years the region was occupied by the Russians and involved in the social, political and economic activities. These activities done for the…
Eastern Black Sea region, whose history goes back to pre-Christ period, became much more important especially after Ottoman - Russian war. This region, constituting northeastern border of the Ottoman Empire, was an important gate for Russia to access to the…
In this paper we will try to give some information on the life of Ömer Pasha who governed Trabzon province in the 18 th century in which the Ottoman state’s classical system was dissolved and tried to be replaced by new systems. This study will be an…
There has been a consensus that the northwest borders of the Kingdom of Urartu stretches from the source of the Çoruh River to the Eastern Black Sea Mountains. The Urartus organized extensive military campaigns to these strategic regions which had economic…
The Anatolian cities before the 19 th century were gathered around the river valleys. There were few port cities. During this period, Sinop and Trabzon in the south of the Black Sea were important. Ottomans adoption of free market economy from the second half…