This article explores how German support for archaeological excavations alongside a railway project reveals cultural implications in the Ottoman Empire.
Key Points
To investigate the intersection of German archaeology and railway construction in the Ottoman Empire from 1888 to 1914.
Examined archaeological excavations along the Anatolia-Baghdad railway route
Analyzed Ottoman sources for insights on cultural heritage concerns
Explored the financial and diplomatic support provided by a German company
Increased awareness of protecting antiquities within the Ottoman Empire
German archaeological initiatives boosted due to railway opportunities
Osman Hamdi Bey's advocacy highlighted the significance of cultural heritage preservation