A photograph of the village of Istind [Astand]. set in a semi-arid landscape. The village sits at the foot of a snow-capped mountain. The photographer is unknown.
A photograph of the fortified western gate of the city of Kain [Qaen]. Around the gate are a crowd of about twenty people, some standing, some sitting. The photographer is unknown.
A line drawing of the village of Bamrud in South Khorasan Province, Persia [Iran]. A range of mountains are depicted in the background. In the foreground are two human figures, one standing and the other sitting. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. March 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 73...
A line drawing of the fortified town of Sharakhs [Sarakhs]. The town lies in a semi-arid landscape, with hills in the background. There are several human figures depicted outside of the town walls. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. March 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 732.; No. 429-I.,...
A line drawing of a fortified town [Tabas]. The town lies in the middle distance within a semi-arid landscape. In the foreground there are depicted what appear to be walled fields and gardens. In the far distance is a range of mountains. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. Mar...
A line drawing of a fortress on a bare hill. At the foot of the hill is the village of Furg. Beneath the drawing is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. March 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 727.; No. 420-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
A line drawing of a small town [Gazik] set in a semi-arid landscape. In the centre of the town and raised above the other buildings stands a fortress. In the distance is a line of bare hills. Beneath the drawing is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. March 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 730.; No. 419...
'Sketch Map to Illustrate the Report on Sistan and the Country Between It and Mashad'
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A sketch map of eastern parts of Persia [Iran] made to accompany the report Report on Sistan and the Country Between It and Mashad [Mashhad], by Lieutenant H D Napier, Staff Lieutenant, Intelligence Branch, 1894. The map was compiled and drawn under the orders of Colonel Thomas Hungerford Holdic...
