Map of the city of Cairo (1525)
A hand-drawn map on paper from 1525, part of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting Cairo’s layout with south at the top, highlighting districts and landmarks like the Pyramids and the City of the Dead.
Documents
Historical manuscripts, maps, letters, and records that offer a direct window into the past. These written artifacts preserve the thoughts, events, and transactions of individuals and societies across time.
Map of the island of Crete (1525 CE)
A detailed hand-drawn map on paper from circa 1525, part of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting Crete’s coastal features, harbors, and strategic significance in the Mediterranean.
Map of Alanya (1525 CE)
A detailed hand-drawn map on paper from circa 1525, part of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting the fortified city of Alanya with its defenses, landmarks, and strategic coastal layout.
Oval World Map (1525)
A detailed hand-drawn and painted world map on parchment from 1525, part of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting the known world with Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, reflecting Ottoman cartographic expertise.