Khirgiz (ie, Kazakh) horsemen, between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown

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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

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1880s Central Asia Central Asian Horseman Horsemen Kazakh Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Asia Riders Tent Tents Yurt Yurts Gers Meeting Of Frontiers

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, dating back to the 1880s, showcases a group of Khirgiz (also known as Kazakh) horsemen in their natural habitat in northern Kazakhstan. The image, captured between 1885 and 1886, depicts these men with an air of strength and resilience as they ride their horses with an effortless grace. The Khirgiz people, an ethnic group primarily residing in Central Asia, are renowned for their semi-nomadic lifestyle. They live in portable tents called gers or yurts, which are easily transported with their herds of livestock. In this photograph, the horsemen are seen gathered together, possibly for a meeting or a celebration, with their tents and horses in the background. The photograph is a testament to the rich heritage and history of the Kazakh people, who have thrived in the harsh climates of Central Asia for centuries. The image is a reminder of the meeting of frontiers, where the vast expanses of the Central Asian steppes and the resilience of its people converge. This photograph, formerly misidentified as Kyrgyz people in Siberia, is now correctly identified as a representation of the Khirgiz people in Kazakhstan. It is a valuable addition to the vast collection of historical images at the Library of Congress, providing a glimpse into the past and preserving the legacy of the Kazakh people for future generations.

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