photographs taken by lt col sir percy sykes to illustrate chinese turkestan the russian pamirs and osh april november 1915

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A Caravanserai on the Osh-Kashgar road

A Caravanserai on the Osh-Kashgar road

Large group of men standing outside a building, a place where caravans pass through.

A cart in the Osh oasis

A cart in the Osh oasis

A cart in the Osh oasis

A distant view of Muztagh Ata

A distant view of Muztagh Ata

A distant view of Muztagh Ata Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Dulani Beg of Merkit - An old photo of a man standing in a field

A Dulani Beg of Merkit - An old photo of a man standing in a field

A Dulani Beg of Merkit Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Ferry on the Yarkand River

A Ferry on the Yarkand River

The ferry is carrying men, horses and a two-wheeled cart. Location: Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (China)

A Glacier from the Muztagh Ata

A Glacier from the Muztagh Ata

A Glacier from the Muztagh Ata

A Kashgar School - A group of people standing in front of a building

A Kashgar School - A group of people standing in front of a building

Teacher and eight boys, some with books, standing. Appears as an illustration in the book Through Deserts and Oases of Central Persia (1920).

A leading Divine, Kashgar

A leading Divine, Kashgar

A leading Divine, Kashgar Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Soothsayer - An old photo of two people sitting on a bench

A Soothsayer - An old photo of two people sitting on a bench

A Soothsayer. Elderly man with young boy holding drum. Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A successful pick-up - A group of men riding on the backs of horses

A successful pick-up - A group of men riding on the backs of horses

Men playing Buzkashi Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Tungani Shaykh - An old photo of a man sitting in a chair

A Tungani Shaykh - An old photo of a man sitting in a chair

A Tungani Shaykh Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Ya-Yieh or Yamen Runner

A Ya-Yieh or Yamen Runner

One man with another in background. Appears as an illustration in the book Through Deserts and Oases of Central Persia (1920).

Bringing in an Ovis Poli

Bringing in an Ovis Poli

Two men on yaks in the mountains; the figure on the right, with rifle, is Nadir, a huntsman employed by Sykes. The horns of the "ovis poli," or Marco Polo sheep, are just visible on back of one of the yaks. Ap... More

Chinese Soldiers at the feet of the War God

Chinese Soldiers at the feet of the War God

Chinese Soldiers at the feet of the War God Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Troops at Khotan

Chinese Troops at Khotan

Chinese Troops at Khotan Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Russia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hunting dogs in the Pamirs

Hunting dogs in the Pamirs

Hunting dogs in the Pamirs Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hunting Eagles of Merkit

Hunting Eagles of Merkit

Hunting Eagles of Merkit. Five men on horseback, some holding eagles.

In the Khotan Oasis - A black and white photo of two people standing in front of a tree

In the Khotan Oasis - A black and white photo of two people standing i...

In the Khotan Oasis Public domain image of 19th century China, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

K.B. Mulla Sabit, British Aksakal, Yarkand

K.B. Mulla Sabit, British Aksakal, Yarkand

K.B. Mulla Sabit, British Aksakal(Aqsaqal), Yarkand (Yarkant) Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kashgari Musicians - A black and white photo of two people sitting on the ground

Kashgari Musicians - A black and white photo of two people sitting on ...

Kashgari Musicians Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kirghiz Women in Gala dress

Kirghiz Women in Gala dress

Kirghiz Women in Gala dress Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loading up in the Pamirs

Loading up in the Pamirs

Loading up in the Pamirs :Several men loading up a yak; a yurt is visible; Pamir mountains in background. Appears as an illustration in the book Through Deserts and Oases of Central Persia (1920).

Men playing Buzkashi - A group of men riding on the backs of horses

Men playing Buzkashi - A group of men riding on the backs of horses

Men playing Buzkashi Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nasir Ali Khan, a leading "Muki" of Sarikol (A "Muki" is a leader of the Aga Khan Sect)

Nasir Ali Khan, a leading "Muki" of Sarikol (A "Muki" is a leader of t...

Nasir Ali Khan, a leading "Muki" of Sarikol (A "Muki" is a leader of the Aga Khan Sect)

Osman Beg of Bulunkul - An old photo of two men riding horses

Osman Beg of Bulunkul - An old photo of two men riding horses

Osman Beg of Bulunkul Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Russian Officials (with Pamirski Post in the background)

Russian Officials (with Pamirski Post in the background)

Russian Officials (with Pamirski Post [Today's Murghab, Tajikistan] in the background)

Sarikoli Dancers - A group of people standing on top of a grass covered field

Sarikoli Dancers - A group of people standing on top of a grass covere...

Sarikoli Dancers Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sir George Macartney & Chinese Officials, Kashgar

Sir George Macartney & Chinese Officials, Kashgar

Sir George Macartney & Chinese Officials, Kashgar Public domain image of 19th century China, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tashkurgan Fort in the Sarikol Valley

Tashkurgan Fort in the Sarikol Valley

Tashkurgan Fort in the Sarikol Valley Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Amban of Kargalik - An old photo of a man sitting on a chair

The Amban of Kargalik - An old photo of a man sitting on a chair

The Amban of Kargalik Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Begs of Yarkand - A group of men standing next to each other

The Begs of Yarkand - A group of men standing next to each other

The Begs of Yarkand (Yarkant) Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The British Consulate-General, Kashgar

The British Consulate-General, Kashgar

The British Consulate-General, Kashgar Public domain image of 19th century China, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The British Aksakals (or Agents) in Chinese Turkestan

The British Aksakals (or Agents) in Chinese Turkestan

The British Aksakals (or Agents) in Chinese Turkestan Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The celebrated "Pigeon Shrine" near Khotan

The celebrated "Pigeon Shrine" near Khotan

Man and child standing in front. Appears as an illustration in the book Through Deserts and Oases of Central Persia (1920). Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (China)

The Chinese Garrison of Bulunkul

The Chinese Garrison of Bulunkul

Large group of men on horseback, carrying flags with Chinese symbols. Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (China)

The City of Kashgar - A black and white photo of a city

The City of Kashgar - A black and white photo of a city

View of Kashgar in 1915 Public domain image of 19th century China, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The City Wall of Kashgar

The City Wall of Kashgar

The City Wall of Kashgar Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Little Kara Kul Lake

The Little Kara Kul Lake

The Little Kara Kul Lake Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Pagoda of Pan Chao, Kashgar

The Pagoda of Pan Chao, Kashgar

The Pagoda of Pan Chao, Kashgar

The site of Yoktan (ancient Khotan)

The site of Yoktan (ancient Khotan)

The site of Yoktan (ancient Khotan) Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Tian Shan range from the West

The Tian Shan range from the West

The Tian Shan range from the West

The Tuman Su at Kashgar

The Tuman Su at Kashgar

The Tuman Su at Kashgar Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Ulugh Art Glacier - A black and white photo of a glacier

The Ulugh Art Glacier - A black and white photo of a glacier

The Ulugh Art Glacier Public domain photograph related to the history of China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Victor of a Buzkashi game

The Victor of a Buzkashi game

The Victor of a Buzkashi game Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Throwing mud at a Shrine as a cure for skin disease

Throwing mud at a Shrine as a cure for skin disease

Throwing mud at a Shrine as a cure for skin disease

Tungani General, Khotan

Tungani General, Khotan

Man seated with soldiers with polearms and flags behind. Appears as an illustration in the book Through Deserts and Oases of Central Persia (1920).

View across the Tuman Su from the terrace of the British Consulate General

View across the Tuman Su from the terrace of the British Consulate Gen...

View across the Tuman Su from the terrace of the British Consulate General

Yarkand Musicians - A black and white photo of a group of people

Yarkand Musicians - A black and white photo of a group of people

Yarkand Musicians (Three men, three boys, with two horns and several drums.)