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Title Explorations in Turkestan : Expedition of 1904 Subtitle Prehistoric Civilizations of Anau : Origins, Growth, and Influence of Environment Description Report on Pumpelly’s 1904 expedition to Turkistan. Consists of excavations at the ancient Anau and Merv settlements, topographical studies on Central Asia, and reports on bones of people and animals excavated from Anau. Year of Publication 1908 Location of Publication US / Washington D.C. Volume Information 2 Volumes ISO639-1 English ISO639-3 eng

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VIII-5-A-a-3 > V-1

Title Explorations in Turkestan : Expedition of 1904 Subtitle Prehistoric Civilizations of Anau : Origins, Growth, and Influence of Environment Volume vol.1 Author R. Pumpelly Description First volume of a report on Pumpelly’s 1904 expedition to Turkistan. Consists of descriptions of ancient Anau and oases, report on archaeological investigations of Anau, a report on Kurgan (tomb mounds) at the Merv oasis and scientific analysis of metal objects. Year of Publication 1908 Measurements (cm) 31x24

VIII-5-A-a-3 > V-2

Title Explorations in Turkestan : Expedition of 1904 Subtitle Prehistoric Civilizations of Anau : Origins, Growth, and Influence of Environment Volume vol.2 Author R. Pumpelly Description Second volume of a report on Pumpelly’s 1904 expedition to Turkistan. Consists of natural geographic observations of Central Asian deserts and oases, reports on bones of people and animals excavated from Anau, wheat and barley discovered from the North Kurgan in Anau, and artifacts and bones discovered at Anau. Year of Publication 1908 Measurements (cm) 31x24

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