Turkestan Collection (#2)

The circumcision. Artist: Anonymous
The circumcision. Found in the collection of Institute for the History of Material Culture, St. Petersburg

Fruit shop. Artist: Sommer, Richard Karl (1866-1939)
Fruit shop. Found in the collection of M. Tuganov Art Museum of the North Ossetian, Vladikavkas

Idol or Stone woman (kamennaya baba), 12th century. Artist: Anthropomorphic stelaes
Idol or Stone woman (kamennaya baba), 12th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Display of Trophies, 1871-1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
Display of Trophies, 1871-1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A horseman in Samarkand, 1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
A horseman in Samarkand, 1872. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Taganrog

Portrait of General Konstantin Petrovich von Kaufman (1818-1882), 1866. Artist: Makovsky
Portrait of General Konstantin Petrovich von Kaufman (1818-1882), 1866. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Simferopol

Street sale in Central Asia, 1902. Artist: Sommer, Richard Karl (1866-1939)
Street sale in Central Asia, 1902. From a private collection

In the Desert. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
In the Desert. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Types and costumes from Chinese Turkestan, c1890. Artist: A Bertrand
Types and costumes from Chinese Turkestan, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Dungans and Taranchis, types and costumes, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Uzbekistan and Turkistan traditional clothing
Man of Khiva (left), the Emir of Bukhara and his guard, and a woman of Samarkand. Antique hand-colored print

Kirghiz people of central Asia
Kirghiz people of the Asian steppes in their traditional attire. Antique hand-colored print

Uighurs dancing, Xinjiang, north west China
Uighurs performing their national dance, Xinjiang, north west China. Date: 1953

A Tatar woman from Tatarstan (Russia). Date: circa 1910

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi at the ancient city Yasy (Turkistan/Turkestan), Kazakhstan - one of important commercial centres on the Silk Road, the trade route between Europe and China

Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover, The Invisible City
THE INVISIBLE CITY - Searching for a legendary city in Turkestan, American explorers are menaced by a plane of pure light. Date: 1932

Turkestan traditional clothing
People of Turkistan in traditional attire. Antique hand-colored print

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1397-1399), Turkestan, Kazakhstan Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1397-1399). Turkestan, Kazakhstan

A falconer, Turkestan, 19th century. Artist: Delort
A falconer, Turkestan, 19th century

History of Paper: 4, c1900. The paper trade at Samarkand (Turkestan). French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

The verandah of the Hall of Audience, Yarkund, Turkestan, with suitors, defendents or witnesses seated beneath it, awaiting the judgement of the local govenor or Bey

Russian Hunter-Scouts of the Turkestan Battalion. Date: 1904

Turkestan Dervishes
Dancing dervishes of eastern Turkestan (now Turkmenistan) Date: 1874

Kazakh national dance, Xinjiang, north west China
A woman performing a Kazakh national dance in Xinjiang (Sinkiang, Chinese Turkestan), north west China, with musicians playing in the background. Date: 1953

Men of Xinjiang, north west China
Men of Xinjiang (Sinkiang, Chinese Turkestan), north west China, admiring a portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong. Date: 1953

Tungus priest, Turkestani in front of a tent, and Circassian prince.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

A Desert Camel Caravan - Peking to Russian Turkestan
A Desert Camel Caravan travelling from Peking, China to Russian Turkestan (the territory of modern-day Tajikistand and Kazakhstan). Date: circa 1920s

Iran Persia Map 1876 Gotha, Justus Perthes, Atlas. Perthes, Johan Georg Justus 1749 aa 1816, German publisher, was born in Rudolstadt in 1749

The Russian Expedition to Khiva: Encampment of the Turkestan Army under the Walls of the Town of Khiva, 1873 Engraving

Gate of the Fort of Tangy-Shahr, Five Miles from Kashgar, Eastern Turkestan

Merchants of Yarkand, Eastern Turkestan

A Street in Yarkand, Eastern Turkestan

UZBEKISTAN: PALACE, 1911. A facade of the palace of Emir Shir-Budun, in a country grove on the outskirts of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: MADRASAH, 1911. Detail above the entrance of the madrasah of Gauk-Man in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: TOMB, 1911. A view of the entrance to a royal tomb in Bogoeddin, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: SENTRY, 1911. A sentry standing guard outside the Emirs palace in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: TOMB, 1911. A view of the gates of a royal tomb in Bogoeddin, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: PALACE, 1911. A view of the entrance of the Emirs palace in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: WELL, 1911. A sacred well inside a courtyard in Bogoeddin, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: MADRASAH, 1911. A view of the Nadir Divan Begi madrasah in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

BUKHARA OFFICIAL, 1911. The Minister of the Interior of the Emirate of Bukhara. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: TOMB, 1911. Detail inside the tomb of Bayan Quli Khan (d. 1358) in Fathabad
UZBEKISTAN: TOMB, 1911. Detail inside the tomb of Bayan Quli Khan (d.1358) in Fathabad, near Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

TURKMENISTAN: RAILROAD. A view of the raiload station in the village of Farab, Turkmenistan, near the border with Uzbekistan, on the line running between Chardzhou (or Turkmenabat) and Bukhara

UZBEKISTAN: MADRASAH, 1911. A facade of the madrasah of Bogoeddin, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: MADRASAH, 1911. A view of the madrasah of Bogoeddin, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: TOMB, 1911. A view of the tomb of Bayan Quli Khan (d. 1358) in Fathabad
UZBEKISTAN: TOMB, 1911. A view of the tomb of Bayan Quli Khan (d.1358) in Fathabad, near Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: NEST, 1911. A stork in a nest atop a building in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: HORSE, c1870. A man near Zarafshan, Uzbekistan, with a horse harnessed for pulling a cart. Photographed c1870

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Turkestan, a land steeped in rich history and cultural diversity, is a region that captivates the imagination. From the ancient Silk Road to the modern-day metropolis of Tashkent, it has witnessed countless tales unfold. As we explore a map of Soviet Central Asia, we are transported back in time to an era when Persia, Afghanistan, India, Tibet, Burma, and Siam were interconnected through trade routes that passed through this very land. Intriguingly, Princess Nirgidma's visit to the Citroen Central Asian Expedition adds another layer of fascination. It reminds us that even royalty sought to uncover the mysteries hidden within Turkestan's vast landscapes. The Meeting of Theologians depicted by Abd Allah Musawwir takes us back further still - to a time when intellectual discourse shaped societies. This artwork serves as a reminder of Turkestan's significant contributions to knowledge and philosophy during the 16th century. Yet not all moments in Turkestani history were peaceful. The Surprise Attack painting vividly portrays an intense battle scene from 1871. It reminds us that conflict has also left its mark on this storied land. Present-day Turkestan boasts architectural marvels like the Turkiston Concert Hall on Navoi Avenue in Tashkent. Its grandeur stands as a testament to Uzbekistan's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage while embracing progress. Mustafa Shokay emerges as an influential figure who played his part in shaping Khazak society. His legacy lives on as he continues inspiring future generations with his dedication and public service. Caravanserai by Gur-e Amir transports our minds once again along ancient trade routes where weary travelers found respite amidst stunning architecture. Roubaud's artistic rendition captures both beauty and historical significance effortlessly. An antique map from the 19th century paints a picture of Central Asia with intricate details encompassing Afghanistan, Kashmir, Persia, and Turkestan.