Economic Structure in Bartin District of Viransehir Sanjak in late Ottoman Period

Abstract

This study aims to look into the economic structure of Bartin province, located in West Black Sea Region in Turkey, in the 19th century. The main resource of the study is the temettuat register no 02824 that belongs to Bartin, which was formed on the basis of the census in 1844-1845. Temettuat registers are significant archive resources that provide statistical information about the period studied as well as the region itself. Moving from data suc as the income resources, distribution of land, husbandry and labor, this study examines the economic structure of Bartin, which used to be a District of Viransehir Sanjak during the time. The study will also contribute to the literature by giving insights into the economy of Ottoman rural area in the 19th century. In addition to forestry products, the economy of Bartin depended on agriculture and husbandry during the time period studied. Agricultural production included such main products as wheat and barley while agricultural enterprises were mediumscale businesses.