Oxus Collection

The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879
2902277 The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879; (add.info.: The Hindu Kush and passes between the Kabul and Oxus, 1879.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure. Achaemenid Persian, Takht-l-Kuwad region. Tadjikistan
532129 Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure. Achaemenid Persian, Takht-l-Kuwad region. Tadjikistan. 5-4th century BC (figurine); Universal History Archive/UIG.

'Crossing the Oxus; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Crossing the Oxus; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

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

The Sea of Aral, and Lower Course of the Oxus (engraving)
3653751 The Sea of Aral, and Lower Course of the Oxus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sea of Aral, and Lower Course of the Oxus)

The Afghan Boundary Question (engraving)
1591062 The Afghan Boundary Question (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Question)

The Russians in Central Asia, II (engraving)
1041562 The Russians in Central Asia, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russians in Central Asia, II)

The Russian Expedition to Khiva, General Kaufmanns Division crossing the Oxus (engraving)
1621064 The Russian Expedition to Khiva, General Kaufmanns Division crossing the Oxus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Expedition to Khiva)

Shaft-hole axe head with bird-headed demon, boar and dragon, c
3931604 Shaft-hole axe head with bird-headed demon, boar and dragon, c. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C. (alabaster) by Bronze Age (2500-800 BC); 9x9.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Afghan Question (engraving)
1591207 The Afghan Question (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Question)

The Russians in Central Asia, I (engraving)
1041555 The Russians in Central Asia, I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russians in Central Asia, I)

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

Gold bowl and jar from Oxus Treasure. 5th-4th centuries BC
Oxus Treasure. Gold bowls and jar. 5th-4th centuries BC. From Takht-i Kuwad, Tajikistan. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Gold amulet from Oxus Treasure. 5th-4th centuries BC
Oxus Treasure. Gold armlet with ends in the form of winged monsters with griffin head low relief. 5th-4th centuries BC. From Takht-i Kuwad, Tajikistan. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure. Achaemenid Persian, 5-4th century BC. Takht-l-Kuwad region. Tadjikistan

Oxus Treasure: Gold Achaemenid Persian metalwork 5th-4th centuries BC discovered on banks of Oxus River (Amu Darya) in Katanga province of Afghanistan, once part of Bactria.male figure in profile

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, gold scabbard for akinakes, dagger with decoration depicting lion hunt
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Gold scabbard for akinakes (dagger) with decoration depicting a lion hunt

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, silver statuette portraying king
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Silver statuette portraying a king

France, bronze helmet found in Saone river
Prehistory, France, Bronze Age. Bronze helmet found in the Saone river, height 31 cm. 2nd millennium b.C

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, gold model of horse drawn chariot with passengers wearing Medes clothes
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Gold model of chariot drawn by four horses. Passengers are portrayed wearing Medes clothes

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette known as mother with child, from Urzulei
Nuraghic Civilization, 7th century b.C. Bronze statuette known as mother with child. From Urzulei, Sardinia region, Italy

France, stone statue menhir known as la Dame de Saint-Sernin, from Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance
Prehistory, France, Bronze Age. Stone statue menhir known as the " la Dame de Saint-Sernin", height 107 cm. From Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette of god warrior, from Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti
Nuraghic civilization, 8th century b.C. Bronze statuette of god warrior. From the Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti (Sardinia region, Italy)

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, solid gold bracelet A. D. orned by winged griffins
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Solid gold bracelet adorned by winged griffins

Afghanistan Kelif
Kelif on the Oxus

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The Oxus River, also known as Abu Darya or Amu Darya, holds a rich history and captivating beauty. From its source in the Pamir Mountains to its delta in the Aral Sea, this mighty river has witnessed countless tales of conquest and exploration. Engravings depicting the lower course of the Oxus reveal a landscape intertwined with the Afghan Boundary Question and Russian presence in Central Asia. These images transport us back to a time when borders were contested and nations vied for control over this strategic waterway. One engraving showcases General Kaufmann's division crossing the Oxus during the Russian Expedition to Khiva, reminding us of daring military campaigns that shaped history. Another engraving highlights The Afghan Question, shedding light on geopolitical tensions surrounding this region. But it is not just conflict that defines the Oxus; it is also a treasure trove of ancient artifacts. The famous Oxus Treasure reveals exquisite gold bowls, jars, and amulets dating back to 5th-4th centuries BC. These precious relics offer glimpses into an opulent past where craftsmanship thrived along these fertile banks. Beyond human endeavors lies nature's splendor along the Oxus River. Lord Dunmore and Major Roches' expedition into Central Asia captured breathtaking lithographs showcasing Russia's connection with the Pamirs region through this majestic watercourse. As we delve into these hints from history - engravings capturing moments frozen in time or golden treasures whispering stories of antiquity - we are reminded that rivers like They can more than mere geographical features; they are conduits connecting civilizations across space and time.