Republic of Türkiye State Archives Directorate
The Republic of Turkey State Archives Directorate is the institution with the largest collection of official documents dating back to the Ottoman Empire. The institution, strengthened by the merger of the Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives and the Republic Archives, ensures the preservation and digital transfer of millions of Ottoman, Arabic and Persian documents. A wide variety of sources, from edicts to court records, from diplomatic correspondence to Hakani records, are included here. This archive, which is the main stop for history researchers, is a unique treasure for those who want to examine the depths of Ottoman history.