Uzbek Collection (page 8)

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Lecture in a Registan Madrasa
Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Students attending a lecture in a Registan Madrasa (Islamic Religious School). Date: circa 1910

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe. In Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, a hookah is called chillim. Date: 1905

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Seller of Traditional Uzbek Ceramics and a baker with a tray of bread rolls on his head. Date: circa 1908

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Teenage Boys in Traditional Costume Date: circa 1908

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Tea House. As the caption states, " The tea of the Khans tastes better". Kokand was the capital of the of the Kokand Khanate. Date: circa 1909

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - A wandering Dervish Date: 1907

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Street Scene with children standing on the top of a mound of earth and rubble outside a General Store (as children do!). Date: circa 1907

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - The Registan with Arba. Note the Traditional Arba Wagon in the foreground, with very large, heavy wheels, suitable for traversing difficult terrain. Date: 1903

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Melon Seller. Date: circa 1905

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Street in the Old City - with Arba
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Street in the Old City. Note the Traditional Arba Wagon in the foreground, with very large, heavy wheels, suitable for traversing difficult terrain. Date: circa 1910s

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - The Grain Courtyard. Date: 1915

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Open shopfronts - Urda Riverbank. Interestingly this is a postcard using an identical plate to that of picture 11040989, but the glass plate negative has been reversed!

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Building Riverside Fortifications - Chirchiq River. Date: circa 1908

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Sitting beneath ancient Sacred Tree
Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Sitting beneath an ancient Sacred Tree. Date: circa 1907

Uzbekistan - Nomadic Uzbeks - Tashkent with Yurt and pot
Uzbekistan - Nomadic Uzbeks - Tashkent with Yurt, drying rack, horses and lare cooking pot. Date: circa 1908

Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Gur-i Amir
The Gur-i Amir or Guri Amir (Amir Temur maqbarasi, Gori Amir) - a mausoleum of the Asian conqueror Tamerlane (also known as Timur) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Date: circa 1910s

Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Smoking a Chillum Pipe
Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Local men sharing a smoke of a Chillum Pipe. Date: circa 1905

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Uzbek man on small donkey leads camels
Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Uzbek man on a very small white donkey leading a caravan of camels. Date: circa 1905

Bokharan Soldier (Sarbaz), 1873 (oil on canvas)
BAL172717 Bokharan Soldier (Sarbaz), 1873 (oil on canvas) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); 90.7x66 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

MOHAMMED ALIM KHAN (1880-1944). Last emir of Bukhara, 1911-1920. Photograph by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

Uzbek women at a bread stall in the market

Uzbek man with hoe in a field

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Uzbekistan: From Tilla Kari Madrasa to Colourful Hats" Immerse yourself in the architectural marvels of Uzbekistan, like the stunning Tilla Kari Madrasa built between 1646-1660 in Samarkand. Experience the vibrant educational scene in Tashkent with a visit to the Native School, where local students thrive. Witness the spiritual traditions as you encounter wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand, spreading their mystical teachings across the land. Indulge your taste buds with a slice of freshly baked Uzbek bread - a culinary delight that embodies tradition and warmth. Feel the pulse of modernity at Uzbekistan's bustling Railway Station in Tashkent, connecting people and cultures through its efficient network. Journey to Andijan, an enchanting city in Uzbekistan known for its historical significance and captivating landscapes. Pay homage to Amir Timur (Tamerlane), an iconic figure who left his mark on history through a majestic statue standing tall in Uzbekistan. Step back into time at Ota Darvoza, Khiva's western gate - an ancient treasure recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Capture moments of joy and learning as girls attend middle school in Uzbekistan, embracing education with enthusiasm and determination. Discover excellence at every corner when visiting Tashkent secondary school - witnessing young Uzbeks shaping their future through knowledge acquisition. Uncover stories from Soviet times as young Uzbeks delve into books about Stalin's era, reflecting on their nation's complex history with curiosity and introspection. Get lost amidst vibrant market stalls adorned with colourful hats for sale; Shakhrisabz offers unique souvenirs that reflect traditional craftsmanship.