Turkestan Collection (#3)

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

UZBEKISTAN: CART, c1870. A man near Zarafshan, Uzbekistan, with parts of a cart made in Bukhara. Photographed c1870

KAZAKHSTAN: JEWS, c1870. Jewish men with loaded camels standing in front of a building in Kazalinsk, Kazakhstan, after arriving from Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed c1870

UZBEKISTAN: PALACE, 1911. Interior view of the country palace of the Emir of Bukhara, on the outskirts of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: WALL PAINTING. Wall painting in the niche of a building in Bogoeddin, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: MADRASAH, 1911. Detail from the left side of the Nadir Divan Begi madrasah in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

BUKHARA OFFICIAL, 1911. A bureaucrat of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

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

UZBEKISTAN: MADRASAH, 1911. Interior view of the Kush madrasah in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

TURKESTAN: BLACKSMITH. A blacksmith shoeing a donkey, Turkestan. Photograph, c1865-72

TURKESTAN: BLACKSMITH. A blacksmith shoeing a horse with the help of another man, Turkestan. Photograph, c1865-72

TURKESTAN: BLACKSMITH. Vendors selling horseshoes with blacksmithing tools displayed in the foreground, Turkestan. Photograph, c1865-72

UZBEKISTAN: LOG CABIN. A small log cabin on a mountain ridge along the Orenburg-Tashkent road, Uzbekistan. Photograph, c1865-1872

TURKESTAN: DZHUGI, c1871. Dzhugi woman of Turkestan. Photographed c1871-1872

TURKESTAN: MAZANG, c1865. Portrait of a young Mazang woman of Turkestan. Photographed c1865-1872

TURKESTAN: DZHUGI, c1865. A Dzhugi man of Turkestan. Photographed c1865-1872

TURKESTAN: MAZANG, c1865. Portrait of a Mazang woman of Turkestan. Photographed c1865-1872

TURKESTAN: MAZANG, c1865. A Mazang man of Turkestan. Photographed c1865-1872

TURKESTAN: MAZANG, c1865. A young Mazang boy of Turkestan. Photographed c1865-1872

The Silk Road - Camel Train in Soviet Central Asia, crossing the desert. Date: 1933

Turkestan - Camel Trader passes below an archway
The Golden Road to Turkestan. Tourist Guide to Turkestan - (then in) Soviet Central Asia. Date: 1933

Polychrome stucco head of Buddha from Chinese Turkestan
BUDDHA, 4th-7th CENTURY. Polychrome stucco head of Buddha from Chinese Turkestan

Fragment of a stucco with polychrome head of Buddha, 4th-7th century, from the Rawak stupa (sacred burial place)
BUDDHA, 4th-7th CENTURY. Fragment of a stucco with polychrome head of Buddha, 4th-7th century, from the Rawak stupa (sacred burial place) in the Taklamakan desert, Chinese Turkestan

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

Merchants of Yarkand, Eastern Turkestan

A Street in Yarkand, Eastern Turkestan

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

Turkestan rose, rosa rugosa
Illustration of rosa rugosa (Turkestan rose) from Flora Japonica (1838) by Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866)

Parus bokharensis, turkestan tit

Podoces panderi, turkestan ground jay
Turkestan ground jay egg specimens

KIRGHIZ FALCONER, 1881. A Kirghiz falconer. Line engraving, 1881

Kyrgyz Family outside their yurt - Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz Family (a Turkic people living primarily in Kyrgyzstan) - outside their Yurt. Date: circa 1910s

MAPS / ASIA 1908
Map of the countries surrounding India Date: 1908

Racial / Russia / Turkestan
Two women and a man from the Turkestan region, on the border with China Date: 19th century

Russians / Khiva 1873
A meeting between a Russian general and the Khan of Khiva to discuss peace terms. Khiva is in modern Uzbekistan. Date: 1873

Trade Route / Asia
The great trade route through Asia runs across Turkestan

Ladies from Turkestan using a Singer Sewing Machine

Colonel Ralph Ponsonby Watts (1892 - 1991)
Colonel Ralph Ponsonby Watts - a photograph taken during his journey from Kashmir through the Himalayan Mountain Pass to Kashgar in Chinese Turkestan

China Shache
Heavy traffic in the streets of this important trade centre in what is at this time Eastern Turkestan

Salt Lake of Kiuk Kiol, Karakasch, Turkestan
TURKESTAN: Kiuk Kiol salt lake in the Karakasch valley. Nomads camp with their camels, horses and sheep. Date: circa 1870

Pierre Gabriel Bonvalot
PIERRE GABRIEL BONVALOT French explorer, notably in central Asia and Siberia : discovered important ruins in Turkestan (1882)

Sven Hedin (Card)
SVEN ANDERS HEDIN Swedish explorer, notably in Turkestan and China, 1896-1897

Kirghiz Soldier 1916
Fantura Habdrulin, Moslem Russian soldier in the 9th Turkestan regiment, from the Kirghiz region of Central Asia, during World War One

Weaving Carpets Mary
Weaving carpets at Mary (formerly Merv) in Turkmenistan (formerly Turkestan)

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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.