1762. Cities of the Persian Safavid Empire . RARE
15 locations shown within and outside of Persia today.
By John Baptist Homann, posthumously issued by Homann Heirs.
Royal geographer to Holy Roman Emperor, Charles VI.
Nuremberg, Germany
Cities shown are:
(1) ISPHAHAN (Esfahan, Persia) shown largest and the capital during the Safavid era. (2) ASTRACANN (Astrakhan, southern Russia.
(3) DERBENT (Dagestan, southern Russia).
(4) TEFLIS (Tbilisi, Georgia).
(5) KARS (N.E Turkey).
(6) ERZERUM (Erzurum, N. E Turkey.
(7) BACCU (Baku, Azerbaijan).
(8) SULTANIA (Soltariyeh, Persia).
(9) SCHMACHIA (Sharmakha, Azerbaijan).
(10) ERIVAN (Yerevan, Armenia).
(11) SCHIRAZ (Shiraz, Iran, ancient Persepolis).
(12) CANDAHAR (Kandahar, Afghanistan).
(13) ARDEBII (Aardebii, Persia).
(14) KACHAN (Kashan, Persia).
(15) GAMRON BENDER ASASSI (Bandar Abass, Persia).
Cities are shown with fortifications, such as walls and towers. Also rivers, surrounding mountains, principle buildings, towers, royal palaces, and markets. The Safavid Empire controlled a vast amount of territory including Armenia, Azerbaijan, most of Georgia , parts of Afghanistan and Turkey.
Copperplate engraved.
Hand colored.
24” x 20 1/2”
Overall good condition, crease on lower center, minor wear on edges.
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Explore a unique piece of history with this rare 1762 map by John Baptist Homann. Depicting 15 significant cities of the Safavid era Persian Empire, this meticulously detailed map is a testament to Homann’s expertise as the royal geographer to Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. From the grandeur of Isphahan, the capital of the Safavid Empire, to the strategic fortifications, rivers, mountains, and iconic landmarks of each city, this copperplate engraved map offers a glimpse into a bygone era of the Persian Empire’s vast influence. Hand-colored and measuring 24″ x 20 1/2″, this map is in overall good condition, with minor wear on the edges and a crease on the lower center. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this authentic piece of cartographic history.