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On the great trade route of Central Asia (litho)
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On the great trade route of Central Asia (litho)
6004966 On the great trade route of Central Asia (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the great trade route of Central Asia. Illustration for an edition of the Harmsworth History of the World, c 1910.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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Basin Central Asia Commercial Difficult Eastern Turkestan Highway Laborious Merchants Nomads Robber Robberies Route Supremacy The Silk Road Tarim Tolls
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This lithograph, titled "On the great trade route of Central Asia" takes us on a journey back in time to the bustling commercial highways of Western and Eastern Turkestan. Created by an anonymous English artist from the 20th century, this print captures the essence of a laborious and difficult trade route that was both vital for commerce and plagued by robberies. The image showcases a caravan of merchants traversing through the Tarim Basin, their camels laden with precious goods destined for distant markets. The nomadic tribesmen who once roamed these lands are depicted as potential threats to their supremacy, lurking in the background. The tolls imposed upon these traders were exorbitant and vexatious, adding further challenges to their arduous journey along what is famously known as the Silk Road. This lithograph was originally commissioned as an illustration for an edition of Harmsworth History of the World around 1910. It serves as a visual reminder of the historical significance and immense obstacles faced by those brave enough to venture along this ancient trade route. Now preserved in a private collection, this print offers us a glimpse into Central Asia's rich history while highlighting its role as a crucial hub for international commerce. Let it transport you back in time and spark your imagination about life on this fabled highway that connected civilizations across continents.
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