XVI. Yüzyıl Sonlarında Hertvisi Nahiyesi
Khertvisi Region in the Late 16th Century

Summary/Abstract: In this study, using records of the register book “Defter-i Mufassal Vilâyet-i Gürcistan” which was written in 1595, has investigated the social-economic structure of Khertvisi Region in Khertvisi Sanjak in the late 16th century. Khertvisi Rabat Castle is the center of Khertvisi Region. This Castle was located in one of the strategic points of the region, which connected Anatolia and Causasus. Estimated population of the Castle is about 1173 people. The total population of the village is 3296 people. This study has addressed the physical structure and population of Khertvisi Rabat Castle. Furthermore, this study has explained different usage of Khertvisi at the different time period during the history, and also described its etymology. This study has given information about villages and hamlets of Khertvisi region, as well as their populations, economic status, agricultural areas, production of vegetables, taxes, industries and also the sales prices of some agricultural products.

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