Turkmen Collection (#2)

Ak Koyunlu Turks, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Ak Koyunlu Turks, c1906-1913, (1915). A group of men in Avrik, (Iraq?): we are the Ak Koyunlu Turks of Uzun Hassan. The Aq Qoyunlu (or Ak Koyunlu), also called the White Sheep Turkomans

Turcoman at Chatal Hobak, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Turcoman at Chatal Hobak, c1906-1913, (1915). Elderly man wearing a padded jacket, Central Asia, (Turkey?): On the top of Chatal Hobak I found an encampment of Yederli Turkomans

Turkmenistan - Merv - The Carpet Market (Bazaar)
Turkmenistan - The Carpet Market (Bazaar) - near the site of Ancient Merv, formerly Achaemenid Satrapy of Margiana, and later Alexandria

Merv - Turkmenistan - Turkomen selling sweets at market
Turkmenistan - Turkomen selling sweets at market andria and Antiochia in Margiana - a major oasis-city in Central Asia, on the historical Silk Road, located near todays Mary in Turkmenistan

Syrian Turks - Aleppo, Syria
Syrian Turks (Turks in Syria, Syrian Turkoman or Syrian Turkmen) - Syrian citizens of Turkish descent, living in the Syrian provinces of the Ottoman Empire before its dissolution

Two Tekke Turkoman rugs, c1800. From The Connoisseur Vol LXI, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Saryk Turkoman rug, early 18th century and Salor Turkoman rug, 18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol LXI, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Half of an Ersari Turkoman rug, c1700. The Ersari are a tribe of Turkmen people of Central Asia, and one of the five major tribes of the country of Turkmenistan

Yomut Turkoman carpet, c1700. From The Connoisseur Vol LX, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Worker on a collective farm in the Turkoman Republic, 1936. Agricultural worker with implement during the Soviet era. The Turkoman Republic or Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic later became

Turkmen cover with fringe. From a private collection

Turkmenistan - Local Judges Date: 1908

Turkmenistan - Travel by cart (note remarkable large wheels). Date: circa 1909

Turkmenistan - Delivery of some modern cot beds
The Modern World reaches everywhere (or at least the Soviet propaganda machine!)... A family in Turkmenistan receive some new metal-frame cot beds for their young children

Merv - Turkmenistan - Turkomen at market
Turkomen at a market near the site of Ancient Merv, formerly Achaemenid Satrapy of Margiana, and later Alexandria and Antiochia in Margiana - a major oasis-city in Central Asia

Turkmenistan - Family group standing in front of their yurt tent. Date: circa 1910s

Turkmenistan - Local Mounted Police. Date: 1908

Turkmen people houses - built of mud - Karahoudan village - foothills of Kopetdag mountains - morning scene. Turkmenistan

Turkmen girl - in traditional dress - boils water for tea on an outdoor stove - a bread-stove build of clay is behind. Karahoudan village - foothills of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan

Turmen - a family sleeps outside on plank-beds - sunrise. Karahoudan village - in foothills of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan. Spring - April

Dromedary Camel / Arabian Camel / One-humped Camel - Turkmen old man in fur-hut - with a boy following him - pulls a one-humped Dromedary Camel - with a young camel following along a road near Kumdag

Ranger with binoculars - watching for Kopet Dag Arkal sheep. slopes of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan. April - spring

Traditional Turkmen graves - a cemetery of simple Turkmen people. in Karakum desert - near Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Turkmen shepherd on a donkey - accompanied by a shepherd dog. in Karakum desert - Kopetdag mountains on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Turkmen Shepherd - on a donkey - with sheep and a dog - in front of Kopetdag mountain range. summer - Turkmenistan - former CIS

Musical Instruments, Dutar, Afghan, Turkmen, ca. 1860, 1855, 1865, mulberry, bone
Musical Instruments, Dutar, Afghan (Turkmen), ca. 1860, 1855, 1865, mulberry, bone

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

TURKMEN BRIDAL PARTY. Bridal procession of Turkmen nomads. The bride is riding the white horse. Painting on silk from Tabriz, northern Persia, late 15th century

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Turkmen people houses - built of mud - Karahoudan village - foothills of Kopetdag mountains - morning scene Date:

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Turkmen girl - in traditional dress - boils water for tea on an outdoor stove - a bread-stove build of clay is behind Date:

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Traditional Turkmen graves - a cemetery of simple Turkmen people Date:

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Dromedary Camel / Arabian Camel / One-humped Camel - Turkmen old man in fur-hut - with a boy following him - pulls a one-humped Dromedary Camel - with a young camel following along a road near Kumdag

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Turkmen shepherd on a donkey - accompanied by a shepherd dog Date:

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Turkmen Shepherd - on a donkey - with sheep and a dog - in front of Kopetdag mountain range Date:

Bayezid I (1347-1403) Sultan of Ottoman empire from 1389-1402: defeated by Tamerlane (Timur) 1402. Wood engraving

Women harvesting cotton, Turkmenistan
Harvesting cotton. Women workers harvesting a cotton crop by hand. Photographed in Turkmenistan, a country in which half the irrigated land is planted with cotton

TURKMENISTAN: INVASION. The headquarters of General Mikhail Annenkov during the Russian invasion of Turkestan, 1881. Contemporary American wood engraving

Turkman Mullah at Hazar, Turkemistan
A Turkman Mullah at Hazar, Turkemistan on the Caspian Sea. The Balkan Province of Celeken (Cheleken). Date: circa 1906

Russia Turkmen Warrior
Turkmen warrior with bow and knout

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Turkmenistan: From Merv to the Carpet Market" Step into the enchanting world of Turkmenistan, a land steeped in history and cultural treasures. Discover the ancient city of Merv, once a bustling hub along the Silk Road that witnessed centuries of trade and exchange. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of The Carpet Market, also known as Bazaar, where skillful artisans weave intricate patterns onto colorful carpets. Marvel at their craftsmanship and feel transported back in time as you walk through this tapestry wonderland. Winter on the Steppe of Turkmenistan unveils a breathtaking scene - picture a brave rider with a carriage braving a snowstorm atop a camel's back. This captivating image captures both the harshness and beauty found within these lands. Journey further into history with glimpses from Turkestan during The Famine in Turkestan (Asian Russia). Witnessing women being sold for market starvation is an unsettling reminder of past hardships endured by its people. Peek inside an authentic Turcoman Tent from 1891, courtesy of James Grant's lens. Experience firsthand how nomadic tribes lived harmoniously amidst vast landscapes, finding solace within their mobile dwellings. The Shahnama of Firdausi comes alive through Alexander Comforts the Dying Darius; witness this poignant moment captured on page. Delve into tales filled with bravery, honor, and legendary figures that have shaped Central Asian folklore for generations. Marvel at Cheval Turk - Antoine-Louis Barye's masterpiece capturing grace and strength embodied by these majestic creatures native to Turkmenistan. Admire their regal presence frozen forever in bronze form. Explore traditional Costumes of Central Asia from late 19th Century engravings; each garment tells stories woven intricately through threads representing diverse cultures inhabiting this region throughout history.