Turkomans Collection

Street scene in Yarkand, Yarkant, Turkmenistan, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414355 Street scene in Yarkand, Yarkant, Turkmenistan, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG

Winter on the Steppe of Turkmenistan, Rider with a Carriage on a Camel in a Snowstorm, Historic
7278856 Winter on the Steppe of Turkmenistan, Rider with a Carriage on a Camel in a Snowstorm, Historic by Unknown Artist

The Khiva Expedition, Russian Troops attacking a Caravan of Turkomans (engraving)
1621098 The Khiva Expedition, Russian Troops attacking a Caravan of Turkomans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Khiva Expedition)

Mr O Donovans Journey through Central Asia, the Fortress of Merv (engraving)
1060565 Mr O Donovans Journey through Central Asia, the Fortress of Merv (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr O Donovans Journey through Central Asia)

The Afghan Boundary (engraving)
1591061 The Afghan Boundary (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary)

With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving)
1591013 With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Afghan Boundary Commission)

Carpet Weavers in Merv in Turkmenistan (chromolitho)
735509 Carpet Weavers in Merv in Turkmenistan (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpet Weavers in Merv in Turkmenistan)

Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan (engraving)
1590998 Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Afghanistan and the Adjacent Territories of Russian Turkestan, Persia, and India (engraving)
1591060 Map of Afghanistan and the Adjacent Territories of Russian Turkestan, Persia, and India (engraving) by English School

Past Days on the Persian Border, a Turkoman Raid, the Tower of Refuge (engraving)
1591202 Past Days on the Persian Border, a Turkoman Raid, the Tower of Refuge (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Afghan Boundary Dispute (engraving)
1591086 The Afghan Boundary Dispute (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Dispute)

Map of Turkistan (engraving)
1105435 Map of Turkistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Turkistan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Merchants Going to a Market in Ashgabat in Turkmenistan (chromolitho)
735504 Merchants Going to a Market in Ashgabat in Turkmenistan (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Afghan Boundary Question (engraving)
1591204 The Afghan Boundary Question (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Question, View of Pul-i-Khisti)

With the Afghan Boundary Commission, Turkomans erecting a Kibitka in the Camp at Bala Murghab (engraving)
1591050 With the Afghan Boundary Commission, Turkomans erecting a Kibitka in the Camp at Bala Murghab (engraving) by Simpson

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

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

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Turkomans: Guardians of History and Culture Turkmenistan, a land steeped in history and rich in cultural heritage, is home to the Turkomans. This ancient civilization has witnessed countless tales unfold on its vast plains and within its historic cities. Merv, once a thriving metropolis along the Silk Road, stands as a testament to Turkoman resilience. The remnants of this grand city evoke images of bustling markets where traders from distant lands bartered for exquisite carpets at the renowned Carpet Market (Bazaar). In winter, when the steppe of Turkmenistan dons a snowy blanket, an extraordinary sight unfolds. A rider with a carriage atop a camel braves the snowstorm, showcasing the indomitable spirit that characterizes these people. However, not all chapters in their history are filled with joyous moments. The Famine in Turkestan paints a somber picture - women sold for market starvation - reminding us of the hardships faced by these resilient souls. The Khiva Expedition reveals another facet of Turkoman life - their involvement in conflicts and conquests. Liberated Persian slaves slain by Turkomans serve as haunting reminders of their role amidst shifting power dynamics. Yet amid turmoil and conflict emerges compassion. A Persian slave among the Turkomans signifies bonds formed even amidst adversity – proof that humanity can transcend boundaries. Russian troops attacking caravans highlight territorial disputes during Mr O Donovan's Journey through Central Asia. These engravings depict struggles over borders between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan – regions marked by both tension and cooperation. Carpet weavers diligently crafting intricate designs showcase one aspect where artistry thrives despite political uncertainties; Merv remains an oasis where traditions endure against all odds. Maps depicting disputed frontiers remind us that geopolitical complexities shape lives beyond individual control. Afghanistan's adjacency to Russian Turkestan, Persia, and India underscores how interconnectedness influences destinies across vast landscapes.