Central Asian Collection (page 2)

Ornament in the form of a Dragon Biting His Tail, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in the form of a Dragon Biting His Tail, 3rd century BC

Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

Garden rug, Kazakhstan, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Garden rug, Kazakhstan, 1890

Rug, Caucasus, 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown
Rug, Caucasus, 1875/1900

Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Group of Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) men posing with a local Russian Governor, his wife, and their child in front of a yurt, between 1885 and 1886

Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) tribesmen with a local Russian Governor and his wife, between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Kirghiz (ie Kazakh) tribesmen with a local Russian Governor and his wife, between 1885 and 1886. Showing Kazakhs gathered for a group portrait in North Kazakhstan

Khirgiz (ie, Kazakh) horsemen, between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Khirgiz (ie, Kazakh) horsemen, between 1885 and 1886. Showing Kazakh men on horses in north Kazakhstan. Formerly misidentified as Kyrgyz people in Siberia

Kazakh man and woman, full-length portrait, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Kazakh man and woman, full-length portrait, between 1870 and 1886. Showing a Kazakh couple, noble or wealthy

Kazakh man, a musician with a dombra, seated, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Kazakh man, a musician with a dombra, seated, between 1870 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Kirghis improvisitor, Omsk

Prince Picnicking with Female Attendants, 18th century or later. Creator: Unknown
Prince Picnicking with Female Attendants, 18th century or later

Tile, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile, 19th century

Miniature Depicting Prophet, 17th century or later. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Depicting Prophet, 17th century or later

Tile (image 2 of 2), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile (image 2 of 2), 17th century

A Seated Angel (Peri), Mounted on an album leaf (image 3 of 4), between c1610 and c1625. Creator: Unknown
A Seated Angel (Peri), Mounted on an album leaf (image 3 of 4), between c1610 and c1625

Découpé Flowers and Birds Around a Découpé Tree with Feathery Branches, Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Decoupe Flowers and Birds Around a Decoupe Tree with Feathery Branches, Late 16th century

Begging Dervish in a Sheepskin Mantle, Second quarter of 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Begging Dervish in a Sheepskin Mantle, Second quarter of 17th century

Man, probably Kazakh or Burut, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Man, probably Kazakh or Burut, between 1870 and 1886

The Ferry at Semapolatinsk [ie, Seme i], between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Ferry at Semapolatinsk [ie, Seme i], between 1885 and 1886

Group of Tartars [ie, Tatars] at small village near Minisinsk [ie, Minusinsk], between 1885 and 1886 Creator: Unknown
Group of Tartars [ie, Tatars] at small village near Minisinsk [ie, Minusinsk], between 1885 and 1886. A Tartar family posed in front of their home near Minusinsk

Group of Tartars [ie, Tatars], maiden & boy at small village near Minisinsk... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Group of Tartars [ie, Tatars], maiden & boy at small village near Minisinsk [ie, Minusinsk], between 1885 and 1886

Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Astana, Nurzhol Bulvar - Bayterek Tower

Exploration of the Himalayas
3785296 Exploration of the Himalayas; (add.info.: Exploration of the Himalayas by Robert von Schlagintweit und Hermann von Schlaginweit, 1855- 1856. Published in 1891)

Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Astana, Nurzhol Bulvar, KazMunaiGas building and Khan Shatyr center

Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Astana, Opera Theater

Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza Valley, Karimabad. Golden Peak, also known as Spantik, seen at sunset

The Russians in Central Asia, view of the Transcaspian Railway, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Russians in Central Asia, view of the Transcaspian Railway, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Twelve-Point Star, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Twelve-Point Star, late 15th century

Beaker, 2nd half of the 4th millenium BCE. Creator: Unknown
Beaker, 2nd half of the 4th millenium BCE

Locomotive and coal car at a railroad yard, Russian Empire, between 1905 and 1915 (photo)
698967 Locomotive and coal car at a railroad yard, Russian Empire, between 1905 and 1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Russian, out of copyright

Three generations: A. P. Kalganov with son and granddaughter posed outdoors at
698960 Three generations: A.P. Kalganov with son and granddaughter posed outdoors at the Zlatoust arms plant; the last two work in the shops of the plant, Russian Empire

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Central Asia, a land of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage, encompasses countries like Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia. In the heart of Kyrgyzstan lies the enchanting Tash Rabat Valley, where history whispers through ancient stone caravanserais. This valley once served as a crucial stop along the Silk Road, connecting East and West. Traveling further eastward into Mongolia's Erdene province, one encounters the awe-inspiring Genghis Khan equestrian statue. Standing tall amidst vast grasslands in Tov province, this monument pays homage to the legendary conqueror who shaped Central Asia's destiny. Venturing southwards from there brings you to Arslanbob in Fergana Mountain Range - a hidden gem nestled within Kyrgyzstan's natural wonders. The lush forests here are home to some of Central Asia's oldest walnut groves, offering tranquility and serenity unmatched elsewhere. A glimpse at an ancient map reveals how interconnected Central Asia has been throughout history. Dating back to 1680, it showcases trade routes linking Mongolia with Russia, Japan, and China – testament to its pivotal role as a crossroads between continents. Mongolia's picturesque landscapes come alive on the vast steppe where horses graze freely beneath dramatic cloudy skies. South Hangay is blessed with such ethereal beauty that words fail to capture its essence fully. As day turns into dusk over Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park’s Khongor sand dunes, nature paints an unforgettable sunset tableau against towering golden sands – a sight that leaves visitors spellbound by its sheer magnificence. Kazakhstan too boasts architectural marvels like Nurzhol Bulvar’s Bayterek Tower in Astana - symbolizing aspirations reaching for the sky while embracing modernity without forgetting their roots in Central Asian traditions. Nature lovers find solace amid fir trees surrounding water ponds in White Lake National Park located in North Hangay province.