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Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan (engraving)
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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 showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 March 1885.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23070694
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Afghanistan Borders Central Asia Robot Sari Seized Showing Turkmen Turkmenistan Turkomans Russian Turkestan
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This engraving, titled "Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print offers a glimpse into the geopolitical tensions of that time. The map showcases the disputed borders between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan, highlighting the areas that were seized and contested by both nations. It serves as a visual representation of power struggles and territorial disputes prevalent during this era. One cannot help but be drawn to the intricate details on this map. The Zulfagar Pass, Russian Turkestan, Turkmenistan, Ak Khisti Sari Pul, and Yazi are just some of the locations depicted with precision. These names evoke images of Central Asia's rich cultural heritage and its significance as a crossroads between East and West. As we examine this engraving closely, it becomes evident that it is not merely a piece of cartography; rather, it symbolizes larger themes such as imperialism, political maneuvering, and regional dynamics. It reminds us how boundaries have shaped history while also reflecting upon their fluid nature. Preserved within private collections today, this artwork originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on March 7th, 1885. Its presence allows us to delve into an important chapter in global affairs when Russia's expansionist ambitions clashed with Afghanistan's desire for sovereignty. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder has provided us with yet another treasure from our
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