THE APSHERON PENINSULA ,Asiatic Russia,Antique Map

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Abs,eron (Abs,eron Yasaqligi) is a peninsula and a rayon in eastern Caucasus in the historical region of Arran. The name Abs,eron is Persian and comes from the Persian word Abshuran meaning "The place of the Salty Water. Its inhabitants are of Iranian origin. The prevalent language in the area used to be an Iranian language called Tati of Caucasus which is a Persid language.The Apsheron peninsula is dry and bare of vegetation; but within it are situated the famous petroleum wells of Baku. These, which go down to depths of 700 tO 1700 ft., yield crude naphtha, from which the petroleum or kerosene is distilled; while the heavier residue (mazut) is used as lubricating oil and for fuel, for instance in the locomotives of the Transcaspian railway. Whereas in 1863 the output was only 5500 tons of cri.ide naphtha, in 1904 it amounted to 9,833,600 tons; but business was much injured by a serious fire in 1905. The oil-fields lie around the town of Baku: the largest, that of Balakhany-Sabunchi-Romany (6 sq. m.), is 8~ m. north of the town; that of Bibi-Eybat, is 3~ m. south; the black town (Nobeli) is 2 m. south-east; and beyond the last names is the white town (Rothschilds). The lighter oil is conveyed to Batumon the Black Sea in pipes, and is there shipped for export; the heavier oils reach the same port and the ports of Novorossiysk and Poti, also on the Black Sea, in tank railway-cars. At Surakhani, 13 m. east of the town, is the now disused temple of the Parsee fire-worshippers, who were attracted thither by the natural fountains of inflammable gas

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.