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View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. E. A. Drew, chief engineer of the Ottoman Railway. The extension of the Ottoman Smyrna and Aidin Railway to Ephesus...has laid open Ionia, with its rich resources and interesting associations, to the merchant and the traveller. Simultaneously with the opening, the fig crop of Aidin was brought down by hundreds of camels to Ephesus and transported by railway to Smyrna for shipment to the London market by steamer...The famous city and seaport...is the principal commercial emporium of Asia Minor...Its estimated population is 160, 000, of whom 90, 000 are Turks, 40, 000 Greeks, 15, 000 Jews, 10, 000 Armenians, and 5000 Franks. The houses are mostly of wood and only one story in height, the streets being narrow. The Frank and Greek quarters extend for about two miles and a half along the shore; above these is the Armenian quarter; and the Turks occupy the upper parts of the city, having between them and the Armenians two close quarters inhabited by the Jews...Smyrna has a large Armenian academy, and it is the residence of Consuls of most of the principal European States'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This image, titled "View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862," offers a glimpse into the vibrant and multicultural city of Smyrna, now known as Izmir, Turkey. The photograph, an engraving from a picture taken by E. A. Drew, the chief engineer of the Ottoman Railway, showcases the city's stunning western coastline and the Turkish Quarter. Smyrna, a significant city and seaport, was the principal commercial hub of Asia Minor in the mid-19th century. Its estimated population was around 160,000, with diverse communities including 90,000 Turks, 40,000 Greeks, 15,000 Jews, 10,000 Armenians, and 5000 Franks. This ethnically diverse population is reflected in the various quarters of the city, with the Frank and Greek quarters stretching along the shore, the Armenian quarter above, and the Turks occupying the upper parts of the city. The extension of the Ottoman Smyrna and Aidin Railway to Ephesus had opened Ionia, with its rich resources and historical significance, to travelers and merchants. The fig crop from Aidin was transported to Ephesus by camels and then shipped to London by steamer, further boosting the city's commercial importance. The houses in Smyrna were mostly made of wood and only one story high, with narrow streets. The city was home to a large Armenian academy and was the residence of consuls from many European states. This image provides a window into the rich history and multicultural fabric of Smyrna during a pivotal period in its development.
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