Suez Canal | Egypt | Map of 1869 | Vintage Map

This rare "Map of the Suez Canal and its Surroundings," inscribed in Ottoman Turkish, was created for the ceremonial opening of the canal in 1869 and is an exceptional document of high historical and artistic value—a fascinating testament to one of the most significant infrastructure projects of the 19th century, depicted from an Ottoman perspective and in the Ottoman language.
The map, executed in ornate color lithography, impresses with its vibrant coloring: rich green for the Nile Delta, warm shades of brown for the desert, azure blue for the sea, and bold orange for cities, towns, and the embankments along the canal. The newly founded canal cities of Port Said, Ismailia, and Suez are clearly marked, as are the region's railway lines.

Historical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its intended purpose. The print offered is a reproduction.

You can order the print in the specified formats.
All maps are delivered unframed and securely packaged. If a framed version is listed with the product's dimensions and prices, you can also order it framed.

We strive to represent colors as accurately as possible. However, due to different monitor and device settings (brightness, contrast, saturation), slight color variations may occur between the on-screen representation and the print.