Sketch Showing Distribution of Yomut and Goklan Turkomans
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This map shows the distribution of Turkoman tribal communities that straddle the basins of the Gourgan and Atreck river basins that flow from the Caucasus into the Caspian Sea. A dotted line across the map separates the Goklan and Yomut tribes. The map also shows the location of the tribal settl...
Facsimile of a plan showing the geological make-up of the slopes of the Elburz mountains and the Teheran-Kasvin [Tehran-Qazvin] valley. The plan indicates hydrology and nearby coal and iron mines. The plan is included in a report on coal and iron mines in northern Persia, produced by David Fergu...
Facsimile of a plan showing the contours of the Elburz mountains and the Teheran-Kasvin [Tehran-Qazvin] valley. The plan is included in a report on coal and iron mines in northern Persia, produced by David Ferguson for the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation Limited. Scale not given.
A line drawing of a distant fort, Burj-i-Sar-i-Band in Sistan province, Persia [Iran]. The fort stands in a grassy plain. In the foreground is a narrow canal. Beneath the sketch is the following information: Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 780; No. 463-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
A line drawing of a flat, grassy landscape. Depicted is a wide waterway, the Helmand River. By the river is a figure standing with a horse. Beneath the sketch is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 781.; No. 474-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
A line drawing of what appears to be a ruined mosque with the fortified town of Kain [Qaen] in the background. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 779.; No. 475-I., 94.' The artist 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 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 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...