tarihî

Tarihî is a Turkish adjective meaning historical or history-related. It is used to describe things connected with history, such as events, documents, artifacts, places, or periods that have historical significance.

In Turkish, tarihî is formed from the noun tarih (history) with the suffix -î to indicate relation or characteristic. The term appears across academic writing, cultural heritage discussions, museums, and media in contexts where a past-oriented or historically authentic aspect is emphasized.

Usage examples include tarihî belgeler (historical documents), tarihî eserler (historical works or artifacts), tarihî mekânlar (historic sites), and tarihî olaylar (historical events). The word can also modify place names or institutions to signal a historical focus, and it is frequently used to distinguish past-oriented subjects from contemporary ones.

Related terms include tarih (history), tarihçilik (historiography), arşiv (archive), arkeoloji (archaeology), and kültürel miras (cultural heritage). Tarihî is a common descriptor in scholarly and cultural contexts, helping to specify the historical nature of people, objects, sites, and narratives.