Tarih Encümeni

The Tarih Encümeni, meaning "History Committee," was a scholarly organization established in the late Ottoman Empire to study, preserve, and promote Turkish history and cultural heritage. Its members, often historians and intellectuals, conducted research, compiled historical documents, and promoted national identity through historical scholarship. The committee played a key role in shaping historiography during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influencing both academic work and national consciousness. It reflects efforts to systematize historical knowledge and foster cultural pride during a period of significant political and social change in the Ottoman Empire.