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"Smyrna: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Figs" Step into the enchanting city of Smyrna, now known as Izmir in Turkey

Background imageSmyrna Collection: HMS Iron Duke and the Great Fire of Smyrna, 1922

HMS Iron Duke and the Great Fire of Smyrna, 1922
A vivid photograph of the burning of Smyrna after its capture by the Turks, with HMS Iron Duke, the flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, in the foreground. Date: 1922

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir, Turkey - Camel brand figs

Izmir, Turkey - Camel brand figs
Camel brand Figs from Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. An advertising card featuring two laden camels from a camel train led by a driver riding a mule Date: circa 1901

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Large fig factory

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Large fig factory
The scale of the fig industry at Izmir is demonstrated in this postcard showing a huge warehouse with a multitude of baskets and workers

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Turkey / Izmir / Street / C19

Turkey / Izmir / Street / C19
A man leads his donkey and camels along a narrow street in Izmir. Date: 19th century

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey
Spectacular panoramic fold-out postcard of Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Turkey / Smyrna / Izmir 1890

Turkey / Smyrna / Izmir 1890
Izmir: boats moored along the quayside

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Chapel of Saint Polycarp on Mount Pagos, Izmir

Chapel of Saint Polycarp on Mount Pagos, Izmir
Chapel to the martyrdom of (and burial place of) St. Polycarp (Bishop of Smyrna) situated on Mount Pagos (Kadifekale) close to Izmir (Smyrna) Turkey. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Carpet Factory (Usak)

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Carpet Factory (Usak)
Armenian or Greek women at work at a carpet factory at Usak, Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir (Smyrna) - Torbali

Izmir (Smyrna) - Torbali
A rather chaotic scene at the Horse Racing course at Torbali close to Izmir (Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Promotional card for the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd

Promotional card for the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd - Turkish Company with head office at Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey and branches in London, Paris, Constantinople (Istanbul), New York, Cairo

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey

Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1901

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir (Smyrna) - Greek Porter / attendant

Izmir (Smyrna) - Greek Porter / attendant
A Greek Porter/attendant from Smyrna (modern Izmir), Turkey in traditional costume

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Making Raisins

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Making Raisins
Drying grapes to make raisins for export at Izmir (Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: POLYCARP

POLYCARP Bishop of Smyrna (Izmir), martyr

Background imageSmyrna Collection: View of Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

View of Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey
A view of the city of Izmir (Smyrna) on the western coast of Turkey

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Fig sorting - Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory, Izmir, Turkey

Fig sorting - Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory, Izmir, Turkey
Fig sorting at the Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory and depot at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. A very traditional scene in the main fig-producing region in Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Advertising card for Izmir (Smyrna) Figs

Advertising card for Izmir (Smyrna) Figs
A delightful advertising card for Djanik Elmassians Diana Brand Genuine Smyrna Figs from Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - showing the Roman Aqueduct

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir, Turkey

Izmir, Turkey
A panoramic view looking over the rooftops of Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey from the ruined citadel

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - General View

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - General View
General View of Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Myrrrha, transformed into a tree

Myrrrha, transformed into a tree
FLO4607789 Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis and is metamorphosed into a myrrh tree. Copperplate engraving by W

Background imageSmyrna Collection: View of Smyrna, ?zmir, ?zmir Province, Turkey. French 19th century, illustration

View of Smyrna, ?zmir, ?zmir Province, Turkey. French 19th century, illustration
5304669 View of Smyrna, ?zmir, ?zmir Province, Turkey. French 19th century, illustration; (add.info.: View of Smyrna, ?zmir, ?zmir Province, Turkey)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: View of the city of Smyrna (c19th) (engraving)

View of the city of Smyrna (c19th) (engraving)
AIS5394066 View of the city of Smyrna (c19th) (engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrna, Asia

Smyrna, Asia

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Quayside - Izmir, Turkey

The Quayside - Izmir, Turkey. Date: circa 1904

Background imageSmyrna Collection: HMS Usk - a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer

HMS Usk - a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Usk, a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer ordered under the 1901 - 1902 Naval Estimates and named after the River Usk in Wales flowing through Newport

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd century BCE

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele or Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele or Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele or Tyche, 2nd-1st century BCE

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Kybele, 2nd-1st century BCE

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Coin Depicting the God Apollo, (75-50 BC ?). Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, (75-50 BC ?). Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, (75-50 BC ?)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Coin Depicting the Amazon Smyrna, 1st-2nd century. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Amazon Smyrna, 1st-2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Amazon Smyrna, 1st-2nd century

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Coin Depicting the Amazon Smyrna, 175-200. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the Amazon Smyrna, 175-200. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Amazon Smyrna, 175-200. Obverse: Smyrna holding a bipennis (double axe) over her shoulder. Reverse: ships prow. Minted in Smyrna, Ionia (modern Izmir, Turkey)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Castle and Port of Smyrna (engraving)

The Castle and Port of Smyrna (engraving)
3654317 The Castle and Port of Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle and Port of Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Mussulman Refugees from Roumania Embarking at Constantinople for Smyrna (engraving)

Mussulman Refugees from Roumania Embarking at Constantinople for Smyrna (engraving)
3637934 Mussulman Refugees from Roumania Embarking at Constantinople for Smyrna (engraving) by English School

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Bridge of Caravans at Smyrna (engraving)

The Bridge of Caravans at Smyrna (engraving)
2772652 The Bridge of Caravans at Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge of Caravans at Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Polycarp before the Pro-Consul (engraving)

Polycarp before the Pro-Consul (engraving)
2781864 Polycarp before the Pro-Consul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polycarp before the Pro-Consul)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Sanitarium at Smyrna (engraving)

The Sanitarium at Smyrna (engraving)
2785609 The Sanitarium at Smyrna (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sanitarium at Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Waterfront in Smyrna, Izmir, Turkey, c. 1890

Waterfront in Smyrna, Izmir, Turkey, c. 1890
Waterfront in Smyrna, Izmir, Turkey, c.1890

Background imageSmyrna Collection: 1880s - view of the Harbour at Smyrna (Izmir) Turkey

1880s - view of the Harbour at Smyrna (Izmir) Turkey

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Panoramic View of Gallipoli (engraving)

Panoramic View of Gallipoli (engraving)
1619042 Panoramic View of Gallipoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of Gallipoli)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena, from Pergamon, c

Copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena, from Pergamon, c
XIR287743 Copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena, from Pergamon, c.180-160BC (plaster cast from marble) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Louvre, Paris

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Alascheir Railway Asia Minor constructed by Samuel Bayliss

Alascheir Railway Asia Minor constructed by Samuel Bayliss
Photograph from an original album, Alascheir Railway Asia Minor constructed by Samuel Bayliss, CE, belonging and inscribed to Charles Goeschler, Smyrna Cassaba Railway by Bayliss

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Dutch shipping off the Bay of Smyrna with a state barge (oil on canvas)

Dutch shipping off the Bay of Smyrna with a state barge (oil on canvas)
620093 Dutch shipping off the Bay of Smyrna with a state barge (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 59.7x80.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSmyrna Collection: White-throated kingfisher, Halcyon smyrnensis

White-throated kingfisher, Halcyon smyrnensis (Smyrna kingfisher, Alcedo smyrnensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Hospital at Smyrna (engraving)

The Hospital at Smyrna (engraving)
2785608 The Hospital at Smyrna (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hospital at Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Commencement of the Smyrna and Aidin Railway (engraving)

Commencement of the Smyrna and Aidin Railway (engraving)
1609174 Commencement of the Smyrna and Aidin Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Smyrna and Aidin Railway)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Khan or Inn in Smyrna (engraving)

Khan or Inn in Smyrna (engraving)
1601961 Khan or Inn in Smyrna (engraving) by Robertson, James (1813-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khan or Inn in Smyrna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 February 1855)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrna, from the Jews Cemetery (engraving)

Smyrna, from the Jews Cemetery (engraving)
1097504 Smyrna, from the Jews Cemetery (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smyrna, from the Jews Cemetery)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Deep-Dyed Sponge Tragedy (engraving)

The Deep-Dyed Sponge Tragedy (engraving)
1042547 The Deep-Dyed Sponge Tragedy (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deep-Dyed Sponge Tragedy)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Loading Fruit at Smyrna (engraving)

Loading Fruit at Smyrna (engraving)
1102682 Loading Fruit at Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Fruit at Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Valley of St Ann and River Melas, with the First Aqueduct near Smyrna (engraving)

Valley of St Ann and River Melas, with the First Aqueduct near Smyrna (engraving)
1107005 Valley of St Ann and River Melas, with the First Aqueduct near Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of St Ann and River Melas)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Turkish Port of Smyrna Bombarded

The Turkish Port of Smyrna Bombarded
A necessary incident in the main operation. The Turkish port of Smyrna (now name Izmir) is bombarded by the Allied Fleet 1915

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor (engraving)

The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor (engraving)
1059623 The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Notes by our Artists, at Sistova

Notes by our Artists, at Sistova
1049854 Notes by our Artists, at Sistova, at Pavolo, with the Turkish Forces between Rustchuck and Shumla, at Constantinople, and with the Turkish Army in Asia (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrna (coloured engraving)

Smyrna (coloured engraving)
2787948 Smyrna (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Fig festival at Smyrna, Turkey (colour litho)

Fig festival at Smyrna, Turkey (colour litho)
2779221 Fig festival at Smyrna, Turkey (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fig festival at Smyrna, Turkey. La fete des figues a Smyrne)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: A Noblewoman of Smyrna in Turkey, 1780 (coloured engraving)

A Noblewoman of Smyrna in Turkey, 1780 (coloured engraving)
468677 A Noblewoman of Smyrna in Turkey, 1780 (coloured engraving) by Duflos, Pierre (1742-1816); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Recueil des Estampes)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Smyrna and Aidin Railway (engraving)

The Smyrna and Aidin Railway (engraving)
1619487 The Smyrna and Aidin Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smyrna and Aidin Railway)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: 'The Picturesque Mediterranean

"The Picturesque Mediterranean
1596911 " The Picturesque Mediterranean, " published by Messers Cassell and Company (engraving) by English School

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Mele, 1615 (engraving)

Mele, 1615 (engraving)
3480554 Mele, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Mele, a plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenare)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrne, Le Port (colour photo)

Smyrne, Le Port (colour photo)
2817264 Smyrne, Le Port (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smyrna (now Izmir), the Port

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Fig Industry in Smyrna (engraving)

The Fig Industry in Smyrna (engraving)
1061966 The Fig Industry in Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fig Industry in Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrna (engraving)

Smyrna (engraving)
1101370 Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: View of Smyrna from the West, Turkish Quarter (engraving)

View of Smyrna from the West, Turkish Quarter (engraving)
1587883 View of Smyrna from the West, Turkish Quarter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Smyrna from the West, Turkish Quarter)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Among the Brigands is Smyrna (engraving)

Among the Brigands is Smyrna (engraving)
1045653 Among the Brigands is Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Brigands is Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Conflict with Revolted Convicts at the Prison of Djezair-Khan, Smyrna (engraving)

Conflict with Revolted Convicts at the Prison of Djezair-Khan, Smyrna (engraving)
2772261 Conflict with Revolted Convicts at the Prison of Djezair-Khan, Smyrna (engraving) by English School

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrna (chromolitho)

Smyrna (chromolitho)
2813949 Smyrna (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smyrna. Illustration for Pictorial Sunday Readings (James Sangster, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Abd-el-Kader who led the Islamic struggle against the French invasion of Algeria (chromolitho)

Abd-el-Kader who led the Islamic struggle against the French invasion of Algeria (chromolitho)
669217 Abd-el-Kader who led the Islamic struggle against the French invasion of Algeria (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: A group of Camels at Smyrna (engraving)

A group of Camels at Smyrna (engraving)
671753 A group of Camels at Smyrna (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of Camels at Smyrna. From The Wilkie Gallery (Virtue, c 1870)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Patrol at Smyrna (engraving)

The Patrol at Smyrna (engraving)
1589516 The Patrol at Smyrna (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Patrol at Smyrna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 August 1874)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Ancient Sculptures in Turky (engraving)

Ancient Sculptures in Turky (engraving)
1613860 Ancient Sculptures in Turky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Sculptures in Turky)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The British Hospital, at Smyrna (engraving)

The British Hospital, at Smyrna (engraving)
1602209 The British Hospital, at Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Hospital, at Smyrna)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet

Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet
1055098 Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet, under HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Submarine Mining at Port Sigri, Mitylene (engraving) by English School

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Round the World Yachting in the 'Ceylon', VIII, Smyrna and Ephesus (engraving)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", VIII, Smyrna and Ephesus (engraving)
1060575 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", VIII, Smyrna and Ephesus (engraving) by Fripp

Background imageSmyrna Collection: The Greek Revolution, Steam Excursion from England to Constantinople (engraving)

The Greek Revolution, Steam Excursion from England to Constantinople (engraving)
1100790 The Greek Revolution, Steam Excursion from England to Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek Revolution)

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrna, from a daguerreotype taken on the roof of the Governors House, 1845

Smyrna, from a daguerreotype taken on the roof of the Governors House, 1845. Smyrna [in Turkey] is one of the very few ancient cities which have survived to our times

Background imageSmyrna Collection: A House in Smyrna, 1839. Creator: Alexandre Gabriel Decamps

A House in Smyrna, 1839. Creator: Alexandre Gabriel Decamps
A House in Smyrna, 1839

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Izmir, Turkey - Panoramic view of the centre

Izmir, Turkey - Panoramic view of the centre. circa 1904

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrniotes, 1873. Creator: Emile Boilvin

Smyrniotes, 1873. Creator: Emile Boilvin
Smyrniotes, 1873

Background imageSmyrna Collection: General View of Smyrna, 1880s. Creator: Unknown

General View of Smyrna, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
General View of Smyrna, 1880s

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Smyrna, General View of the Quais, 1880s. Creator: Unknown

Smyrna, General View of the Quais, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Smyrna, General View of the Quais, 1880s

Background imageSmyrna Collection: Aqueduct, Smyrna, 1880s. Creator: Unknown

Aqueduct, Smyrna, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Aqueduct, Smyrna, 1880s



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"Smyrna: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Figs" Step into the enchanting city of Smyrna, now known as Izmir in Turkey. This captivating destination is steeped in history and boasts a rich tapestry of cultural wonders. One notable chapter in Smyrna's past is the tragic event that unfolded in 1922 when HMS Iron Duke arrived to assist during the Great Fire of Smyrna. The devastating blaze left an indelible mark on this resilient city. Speaking of figs, Izmir has long been associated with its delectable Camel brand figs. These succulent treats have become synonymous with the region's agricultural prowess and are a true delight for food enthusiasts. As you stroll through the streets of C19 Izmir, you'll be transported back in time. The charming architecture reflects a bygone era and offers glimpses into daily life during those years, also home to a large fig factory that played a significant role in shaping the local economy. Its presence served as a testament to the importance placed on agriculture within this vibrant community. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves amidst the bustling streets of 1890 Smyrna. The city thrived as merchants traded goods from all corners of the world, making it an epicenter for commerce and cultural exchange. The Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd promoted their exquisite creations through beautiful promotional cards that showcased both craftsmanship and artistry - truly capturing Smyrna's artistic spirit. For those seeking spiritual solace or architectural marvels, don't miss out on visiting the Chapel of Saint Polycarp atop Mount Pagos. This sacred site stands as a testament to faith and offers breathtaking views over Izmir. Venturing beyond central Smyrna will lead you to Torbali - an area renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Explore its hidden gems while immersing yourself in local traditions passed down through generations.

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