Darya Collection

OXUS RIVER (ABU DARYA)
The Oxus River at Kham-i-ab, looking west, near Khoja- Saleh. The River was named by the Greeks after Alexander the Great crossed the stream with a bridge of dead cattle! Date: 1885

19th century vintage photograph India - Tippoos Summer Palace [the Darya Daulat Bagh] at Seringapatam

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Diamond Darya - e - Nour (Light sea) of 182 carats

Oxus River (Amu Darya)
The Oxus River (Amu Darya) at Khami-i-ab, looking east, near Khoja-Saleh. The river supplied irrigation for the ancient oasis kingdoms of Khiva and Khwarism. Date: 1885

Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Del
Persian Art. Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC). Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Delegation: Bactria offering

THE RUSSIAN EXPEDITION TO KHIVA: Passing the River Amu Darya by Russian troops, 1873 engraving

THE RUSSIAN EXPEDITION TO KHIVA: Passing the River Amu Darya by Russian troops, 1873 engraving

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"Discover the enchanting world of Darya, a name echoing through history and culture. From the 19th century Tippoo's Summer Palace at the banks of India's OXUS RIVER (ABU DARYA), to the ancient Persian relief of the Apadana stairs at Persepolis, this name holds a rich heritage. Bobby Kostadinov's captivating image of the Diamond Darya - e - Nour, an 182 carat gem, adds to the allure. The Oxus River, also known as the Amu Darya, has been a witness to numerous historical events, including the Russian Expedition to Khiva in 1873, as depicted in these vintage photographs. Let the mystical name transport you to a world of wonder and history." (803 words)