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VIEW FROM MALAKAND FORT, LOOKING NORTH INTO THE SWAT VALLEY. |
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CHAKDARA FORT, SWAT VALLEY, SEEN FROM NORTH. |
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SHIKARAI HAMLET ABOVE DIR, WITH DIR LEVIES ON ROAD. |
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RUIN OF OLF HINDU TEMPLE, GUMBAT, TALASH VALLEY. |
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5 |
RUIN OF KARAWAN-BALASI NEAR BOZAI-GUMBAZ, LITTLE PAMIR.
Ghajab Beg (Karaul Beg) on left; Mubarak Shah (Ak-sakal) on right. |
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6 |
PATHAN AND GUJAR CARRIERS COLLECTED AT KOLANDI, ABOVE DIR; DIR LEVIES ON FLANKS. |
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7 |
VIEW OF LOWARAI PASS FROM GUJAR POST.
The arrow indicates position of pass and snow-filled gorge leading to it. |
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8 |
GORGE NEAR ZIARAT, BELOW LOWARAI PASS. |
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9 |
SNOW-BEDS OF AVALANCHES FROM SIDE VALLEY OF BUZAGOL, ABOVE ASHRET. |
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IN TANGI-TAR GORGE BELOW TAR-BASHI. Line of holes cut into foot of rock (p. 100) is seen on left. Kirghiz riding on yaks in foreground |
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11 |
BASHGALI KAFIRS SETTLED AT AYUN, CHITRAL. |
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12 |
CHITRALI VILLAGERS COLLECTED FOR ANTHROPOMETRICAL EXAMINATION. |
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13 |
TIRICH-MIR PEAK, SEEN FROM BELOW CHITRAL AGENCY. |
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14 |
MOSQUE IN GROVE OF CHINARS (BAZAR-MASJID), NEAR CHITRAL AGENCY. |
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15 |
BASHGALI KAFIRS, ANTHROPOMETRICALLY EXAMINED AT CHITRAL AGENCY. |
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16 |
OXUS VALLEY NEAR SARHAD, WITH RANGE TOWARDS GREAT PAMIR, SEEN FROM KANSIR SPUR. The fields of Sarhad on alluvial terrace above right river bank. |
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17 |
VILLAGERS OF BUNI, MASTUJ, WITH KHAN SAHIB PIR BAKHSH AND KURBAN ON EXTREME RIGHT. |
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18 |
BAHADUR KHAN, GOVERNOR OF MASTUJ, SEATED IN CENTRE WITH HIS TWO SONS; KHAN SAHIB PIR BAKHSH ON HIS RIGHT, AND MASTUJI ATTENDANTS. |
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19 |
OBAIDULLAH KHAN, WITH HIS SONS AND VILLAGERS, MIRAGRAM. |
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20 |
PARLOUR IN OBAIDULLAH'S HOUSE, MIRAGRAM. Ceiling with sky-light of characteristic construction; below this, open fire-place; carpets of local make. |
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21 |
DEFILE OF DARBAND, YARKHUN VALLEY, WITH RUINED WATCH-TOWERS, SEEN FROM NORTH |
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I |
PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE DARKOT AND CHATIBOI GLACIERS TAKEN FROM THE FOOT OF THE RUKANG SPUR, LOOKING SOUTH AND SOUTH-WEST. On left is seen the Darkot Glacier over which the ascent to the Darkot Pass (A) leads. The summit of the pass (i. p. 58) is hidden by the spur on extreme left. In middle the Chatboi Glacier with its highest portion known as Kalandar-ghum (B; see i. p. 61). On the right of the Chatiboi Glacier high spurs (c) descending from Koyo-zum peak (22,603 feet). |
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22 |
TOP OF DARKOT PASS, LOOKING TO NORTH-WEST ACROSS DARKOT GLACIER TOWARDS INDUS-OXUS WATERSHED. Small specks of black on glacier below arrow indicate Surveyor's party. |
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23 |
ON THE BAROGHIL SADDLE, LOOKING TOWARDS OXUS VALLEY. Wakhi carriers relieve a floundering pony of its load. |
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24 |
VIEW FROM APPROACH OF BAROGHIL SADDLE TO SOUTH-WEST, TOWARDS DARKOT RANGE. |
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25 |
KIRGHIZ SHIFTING FELT TENT AT GUMBAZ-ÖTEK. |
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26 |
AFGHAN ESCORT WITH BAGGAGE PREPARING TO CROSS BAHARAK STREAM. Colonel Shirin-dil Khan on extreme right. |
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27 |
VIEW ACROSS LAKE CHAKMAKTIN TOWARDS AK-TASH, LITTLE PAMIR. |
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28 |
IN THE FELT TENT OF MUHAMMAD ISA, KIRGHIZ HEAD-MAN OF AFGHAN PAMIRS. |
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29 |
OXUS SOURCE GLACIERS SEEN FROM MOUTH OF WAKHJIR VALLEY. |
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30 |
WAKHI HEAD-MAN AND CARRIERS AT KÖK-TÖRÖK. Mubarak Shah, 'Karaul Beg,' Talmish, and 'Dash' in foreground. |
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31 |
HEAD OF AB-I-PANJA VALLEY, LOOKING TOWARDS WAKHJIR PASS AND OXUS GLACIERS. |
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32 |
WATCH-STATION AT FOOT OF MINTAKA PASS WITH SARIKOLIS. |
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33 |
HUNZA DAK RUNNERS (ON LEFT) AND SARIKOLI FRONTIER GUARDS, WITH THEIR CHILDREN, AT MINTAKA KARAUL. |
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34 |
CHINESE FORT OF TASH-KURGHAN SEEN FROM NEAR LEFT BANK OF RIVER. |
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35 |
RUINED WALL AND BASTION OF KIZ-KURGHAN SEEN FROM SOUTH-WEST. |
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36 |
OUR TRAIN OF YAKS AND PONIES CROSSING THE KASHKA-SU DAWAN. VIEW TO SOUTH. |
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37 |
KIRGHIZ HEAD-MAN AND FOLLOWERS IN FRONT OF FELT TENT, TOILE-BULAN. |
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38 |
HASSAN AKHUN, MY HEAD CAMEL-MAN. |
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39 |
CHIANG-SSŬ-YEH, MY CHINESE SECRETARY AND HELPMATE. |
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40 |
RUINS OF OLD FORT, KHAKANNING-SHAHRI, ABOVE RIGHT BANK OF ARTUSH RIVER. |
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41 |
MUHAMMADAN SHRINE AND CEMETERY ON ROAD TO KASHGAR. |
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42 |
RECEPTION BY HINDU TRADERS AT BIGIL, NEAR YARKAND. Pandit Butha Mal fourth in front, from left. 'Pao-t'ai' in background. |
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43 |
BAZAR GROUP BY CANAL BANK, NEAR KARGHALIK. |
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44 |
SURVEYOR RAI RAM SINGH (A) WITH JASVANT SINGH (B) STARTING FROM
KÖK-YAR. |
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45 |
PAKHPU HILLMEN ANTHROPOMETRICALLY EXAMINED AT KÖK-YAR. |
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46 |
FOOD OFFERINGS TO THE SACRED PIGEONS AT SHRINE OF KUM-RABAT PADSHAHIM. |
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47 |
MOSQUE AND AVENUE OF POPLARS NEAR BORACHE, KHOTAN. |
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48 |
ENTRANCE TO BAZAR OF BARACHE, KHOTAN OASIS. |
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49 |
T'ANG TA-JÊN, MILITARY AMBAN OF KHOTAN, WITH HIS CHILDREN AND ATTENDANTS. |
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50 |
BADRUDDIN KHAN, 'AK-SAKAL' OF INDIAN AND AFGHAN TRADERS AT KHOTAN. |
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51 |
AHMAD ISHAN (ANDIJANI 'AK-SAKAL'), AND ABDULLAH KHAN (AFGHAN TRADER) AT KERIYA. |
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52 |
HAJI' AKHUN BEG, MY HOST AT KHOTAN. |
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53 |
TESTING RAFT OF INFLATED SKINS ON A TANK OF NAR-BAGH. |
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54 |
TANK AND ARBOUR NEAR RUKNUDDIN MAZAR, YOTKAN. For the interior of shrine see Fig. 312. |
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55 |
MOSQUE WITH TANK NEAR WEST GATE OF KHOTAN TOWN. |
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56 |
IN TOPCHA GORGE, SOUTH OF ULUGHAT PASS. Tha few tress here are Toghraks (wild poplars). |
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57 |
HEAD OF NISSA VALLEY SEEN FROM TAM-ÖGHIL, ABOVE TOR. Loess-covered old moraine ridges in foreground. |
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58 |
HEAD OF KASHKUL GLACIER WITH ITS NÉVÉ-BEDS, LOOKING TOWARDS NORTH-EAST. Photograph taken from grat about 15,000 feet above sea-level. |
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II |
PANORAMIC VIEW OF END PORTION OF OTRUGHUL GLACIER, AT HEAD OF NISSA VALLEY, TAKEN FROM DETRITUS SLOPE FACING THE WESTERN FLANK OF THE GLACIER. The foreground in centre and on left shows the glacier flank completely covered with débris masses of moraines (see i. p. 188). The ice wall behind is exposed, darkened with fine detritus. On extreme right is seen the foot of the precipitous rock-spur past which the route of our ascent on the glacier lay (see i. p. 189). The panorama was taken at an elevation of circ. 14,800 feet. |
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59 |
VIEW OF OTRUGHUL GLACIER, LOOKING TOWARDS SOUTH-EAST. Photogragh taken from moraine at elevation of about 16,000 feet above sea-level; joins Fig. 60 near line A B. |
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60 |
VIEW OF OTRUGHUL GLACIER, LOOKING TOWARDS EAST. Photograph taken from moraine at elevation of about 16,000 feet above sea-level; joins Fig. 59 near line A B. |
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61 |
BRIDGE' ACROSS KASH RIVER ABOVE KARANGHU-TAGH. In foreground baggage being hoisted across by wire rope. |
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62 |
EXILED MALEFACTORS FROM KHOTAN AND TAGHLIK HERDSMEN AT KHUSHLASH-LANGAR, KARANGHU-TAGH. |
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63 |
SNOUT OF DETRITUS-COVERED GLACIER AT HEAD OF BUSAT VALLEY. |
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64 |
TAGHLIK FAMILY FROM KARANGHU-TAGH, AT FELT TENT IN BUSAT VALLEY. On extreme left the old woman from Omsha. |
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65 |
BRIDGE ACROSS YURUNG-KASH RIVER IN GORGE NEAR KHUSHLASH-LANGAR. |
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66 |
VIEW UP YURUNG-KASH VALLEY FROM KARA-KIR SPUR. |
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67 |
VIEW FROM KARA-KIR SPUR ACROSS YURUNG-KASH RIVER GORGE TOWARDS CHOMSHA VALLEY. A track is seen leading along slopes of spur in centre. Below a short bend of river is just visible. |
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68 |
GORGE OF KIZIL JILGA, BELOW TARIM KISHLAK, ON ROUTE ACROSS
TIKELIK-TAGH. |
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69 |
GATE WITH VOTIVE OFFERINGS ON PATH TO SHRINE OF IMAM JA'FAR SADIK. On left Ibrahim, 'the miller,' on right, mendicant with son; see page 267. |
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70 |
AMBAN'S GUESTS FEASTING ON TERRACE LEADING TO 'MY' PAVILION IN
NAR-BAGH. |
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71 |
CH'Ê TA-JÊN, AMBAN OF KHOTAN, WITH LOCAL BEGS. On extreme right Islam Beg, Beg of Kayash. |
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72 |
ROZE AKHUN'S BAND OF KHOTAN 'TREASURE-SEEKERS.' Roze Akhun on extreme right. |
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73 |
RUINED STUPA OF RAWAK SEEN FROM DUNE ABOVE SOUTH-WEST WALL OF QUADRANGLE. |
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74 |
ERODED REMAINS OF TEMPLE RUIN AT KINE-TOKMAK. Arrows mark original ground level and lowest masonry course of south-east and south-west walls. |
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75 |
ENTRANCE GATE TO PILGRIMAGE SHRINE OF IMAM JA'FAR TAIRAN, CHIRA. |
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76 |
REMAINS OF STUCCO RELIEVOS FROM WALL DECORATION OF VARIOUS BUDDHIST RUINS NEAR KHOTAN. 1,3. Figures of flying gandharvis, from khadalik. 2. Head and breast of haloed Buddha, from Ak-terek. 4,7. Appliqué figures of Buddha seated within halo and lotus, from Khadalik and Ak-terek respectively. 6. Figure of divine attendant in act of worship, from Khadalik. |
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77 |
LARGE FRAGMENT OF FRESCOED WALL FROM BUDDHIST TEMPLE, KHADALIK, WITH STENCILLED BUDDHA FIGURES. The foot-measure in top left corner indicates the scale. |
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78 |
INTERIOR OF SMALL RUINED DWELLING EXCAVATED TO THE NORTH OF MAIN TEMPLE SITE, KHADALIK. Aziz, the Ladaki servant, seated on bench near ancient fireplace. |
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79 |
WOODEN COLUMN WITH MOULDINGS EXCAVATED IN ROOM NEAR MAIN SHRINE, KHADALIK. Chiang-ssŭ-yeh and Ibrahim Beg in background supervising diggers; Roze Akhun on right. |
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80 |
MY SEVEN CAMELS FROM KERIYA, IN WINTER DRESS, MARCHING IN GRAVEL DESERT. |
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81 |
MY DIGGERS FROM MIYA IN JUNGLE NEAR ENDERE RIVER. Ibrahim, 'the miller,' second from left, standing; next to him on right, Mullah, the carpenter; Rustam, third from right, squatting. |
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82 |
KHOTAN PILGRIMS RETURNING FROM IMAM JA'FAR SADIK'S SHRINE. |
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83 |
ROW OF DEAD MULBERRY TREES IN ANCIENT ORCHARD NEAR RUIN N. XVIII., NIYA SITE. Under first tree Naik Ram Singh with 'Dash' ; to left a sand-cone with dead tamarisk. |
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84 |
NORTH ROOMS OF RUIN N. XIII., NIYA SITE, AFTER EXCAVATION. In foreground remains of ancient household furniture and implements. The photograph shows the construction of wall with timber framework and wattled matting. |
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85 |
REMAINS OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND IMPLEMENTS (3RD CENTURY A.D.), EXCAVATED IN RUIN N. XIII., NIYA SITE. A. Eating-tray with border. B. Decorated double bracket and jar. C. Pitchfork and mouse-trap. |
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86 |
ROOM EXCAVATED IN RUIN N. XXVI., NIYA SITE, WITH ANCIENT CARVED CUPBOARD IN WOOD. |
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87 |
RUIN OF SAND-BURIED DWELLING, N. XX., NEAR NORTHERN END OF NIYA SITE, BEFORE EXCAVATION. Trunks of dead mulberry trees in foreground. |
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88 |
ROOM IN RUINED DWELLING, N. XX., NIYA SITE, IN COURSE OF EXCAVATION. |
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89 |
RUIN OF LARGE SAND-BURIED HOUSE, N. XXVI., NIYA SITE, IN COURSE OF EXCAVATION. Foot measure on left against fire-place. |
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90 |
RUIN OF ANCIENT RESIDENCE, N. XXIV., NIYA SITE, SEEN FROM REMAINS OF DEAD ARBOUR ON EAST. |
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91 |
DOOR WITH ORNAMENTAL WOOD-CARVING IN SAND-BURIED RUIN OF DWELLING N. XII., NIYA SITE. |
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92 |
REMAINS OF ORNAMENTAL WOOD-CARVING, MAINLY FROM RUINS OF NIYA SITE. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8. Portions of cupboard decorated in Gandhara style. 3, 5. Wooden stamps with ornament in Gandhara style. 9, 12, 13. Architraves of later design from ruins at and near Khadalik. |
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93 |
CENTRAL HALL AND OFFICE ROOM IN RUINED RESIDENCE N. XXIV., NIYA SITE, AFTER EXCAVATION. |
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94 |
KHAROSHTHI DOCUMENT ON RECTANGULAR DOUBLE TABLET, FROM HIDDEN ARCHIVE IN N. XXIV. A. Double tablet fastened and sealed. B. Obverse of under-tablet. C. Reverse of covering tablet. |
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95 |
CLAY IMPRESSIONS OF INTAGLIO SEALS ON KHAROSHTHI DOCUMENTS FOUND AT NIYA SITE. 1, 2, 4. Impressions from classical seals showing figures of Pallas Promachos, Hermes, Zeus, and a bearded head. 3, 5. From Oriental seals showing classical influence. 6. From seal of Chinese commander at Shan-shan, in Chinese lapidary characters. |
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96 |
KHAROSHTHI DOCUMENTS ON DOUBLE-WEDGE TABLETS FROM RUIN N. XIII., NIYA SITE. A. Reverse of complete double-wedge tablet with fastening intact. B. Double-wedge tablet opened after cutting string passed under clay seal. C. Obverse of double-wedge tablet retaining seal and string intact. |
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97 |
KHAROSHTHI RECORDS ON OBLONG AND LABEL-SHAPED WOODEN TABLETS FOUND AT NIYA SITE. |
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98 |
ROOM EXCAVATED IN ANCIENT RESIDENCE N. XXVI., NIYA SITE, WITH DECORATED DOUBLE BRACKET IN WOOD. |
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99 |
RUINED DWELLING, N. XXVIII., ON ERODED CLAY TERRACE, NIYA SITE. Fence of ancient garden and more erosion 'witnesses' in foreground. Figure of man in centre indicates extent of erosion. |
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100 |
RUIN OF ANCIENT DWELLING, N. XXXVI., AT SOUTHERN END OF NIYA SITE, IN COURSE OF EXCAVATION. |
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III. |
PANORAMIC VIEW TAKEN NEAR SOUTHERN END OF NIYA SITE SHOWING REMAINS OF ANCIENT DWELLING (A), TANK WITH SURROUNDING ARBOUR (B), AND FOOTBRIDGE (C) STRETCHED ACROSS DRY RIVER-BED, ALL ABANDONED DURING THIRD CENTURY A.D. The panorama was taken from the top of a tamarisk-covered sand-cone, and entends from S.E. (left) to W. (right). In the foreground behind the ruined dwelling (N. XLI., A) and tank (see i. pp. 295 sqq.) are seen the remains of dead trees and fences marking lines of sncient avenues and gardens. The figure of a man near ancient bridge (C) indicates the height of the trestles still upright. Beyond left bank of dry river-bed are the remains of dead orchards (D) near what appears to have been a large reservoir. In near background, to south and south-west, chains of tamarisk cones; high ridges of dunes in distance. |
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101 |
TRUNKS OF DEAD TREES ENCLOSING ANCIENT TANK, NIYA SITE. The group shows sitting on left Rai Ram Singh and Ibrahim Beg, on right Naik Ram Singh and Ibrahim 'the miller' , in middle author with 'Dash.' |
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102 |
INTERIOR OF RUINED VILLAGE AT BILEL-KONGHAN, SEEN FROM CIRCUMVALLATION ON NORTH-EAST. |
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103 |
INTERIOR OF RUINED FORT OF ENDERE SEEN FROM EAST. In foreground walls of large dwelling, E. III., excavated in 1901. A marks position of ancient rubbish heap under fort wall, B that of Buddhist temple in centre. |
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104 |
REMAINS OF ANCIENT WALL ON EROSION 'WITNESS,' ENDERE SITE. The line A B marks original ground level. In background portion of ancient walled enclosure. |
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105 |
RUINED TOWER WITH REMAINS OF WIND-ERODED DWELLING IN FOREGROUND, ENDERE SITE. |
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106 |
RUIN OF ANCIENT FORTIFIED POST, NEAR HIGH TAMARISK-COVERED SAND CONE, ENDERE SITE. |
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107 |
DASTARKHAN' OFFERED ON DESERT ROUTE TO CHARCHAN. On left Chiang-ssŭ-yeh and my caravan-men enjoying the treat brought by Beg from Charchan. |
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108 |
WESTERN GROUP OF RUINED STUPA AND TEMPLES, MIRAN SITE. A. Stuipa mound. B. Buddhist shrine M. V. C. Buddhist shrine M. III. |
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109 |
LIAO TA-LAO-YE, CHINESE MAGISTRATE OF CHARKLIK. |
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110 |
SOUTH FACE OF RUINED FORT, WITH CENTRAL BASTION, MIRAN SITE. For scale observe figure of man at foot of bastion. |
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111 |
LOPLIK FISHERMEN AT REED HUT, ABDAL. On extreme left standing the young hunter who accompanied Turdi into the desert (p. 407). |
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112 |
RUIN OF ANCIENT STUPA, LOP-NOR SITE, FROM SOUTH-EAST. In foreground remains of ancient dwelling, LA. IX., on wind-eroded terrace covered with dead tamarisk. |
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113 |
VIEW TO THE SOUTH-EAST FROM RUINED STUPA, LOP-NOR SITE, ACROSS WIND-ERODED GROUND. Ruined dwelling LA. IX. in foreground. A B marks line of joining with Fig. 114. |
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114 |
VIEW TO THE SOUTH FROM RUINED STUPA, LOP-NOR SITE, ACROSS WIND-ERODED GROUND. Part of ruin LA. I. in foreground. A B marks line of joining with Fig. 113. |
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115 |
RUIN OF ANCIENT DWELLING LA. I., AND OF STUPA, LOP-NOR SITE, SEEN FROM SOUTH. |
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116 |
REMAINS OF ANCIENT WOVEN FABRICS FROM LOP-NOR SITE. 1. Hemp shore from ruin LA. VI. 2. Slipper from LB. IV., in wool material, woven in coloured pattern. 3. Small bale of ancient silk (see p. 381). 4. Fragment of pile carpet in wool from LA. I. |
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117 |
SMALL ANTIQUES, MAINLY IN METAL, COLLECTED FROM WIND-ERODED GROUND AT LOP-NOR SITE. 1. Wooden comb. 2. Signet ring in bronze. 3, 4, 21. Fragments of bronze mirrors with relievo decoration. 5, 8, 19. Metal clasps. 6, 11, 16. Decorated metal objects of uncertain use. 7. Small bronze bell. 9. Ivory die. 10. Fragment of bronze buckle, perhaps intended for cloissonné work. 12-15. Copper coins of Han period. 17, 18. Bronze arrow-heads. 20, 22. Lignite seals. 23. Lamp in burnt clay. |
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118 |
LARGE REFUSE HEAP IN CENTRE OF ANCIENT STATION, LOP-NOR SITE, IN COURSE OF EXCAVATION. Mullah, of Abdal, on extreme right; Ibrahim Beg supervising diggers. |
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119 |
ANCIENT CHINESE DOCUMENT ON WOODEN TABLETS, FROM RUINS OF THE NIYA AND LOP-NOR SITES, AND OF THE TUN-HUNANG LIMES. 1, 11, from N. XIV., Niya Site; 2, 13, 16. from LA. VI., Lop-nor Site; 3-10, 12, 14, 15, from various watch-stations of ancient Chinese Limes. Nos. 3, 16 are covers with seal-sockets; No. 14 is a 'shaving.' |
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120 |
REMAINS OF ANCIENT BUDHIST SHRINE LB. II., LOP-NOR SITE, BEFORE CLEARING. |
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121 |
RUIN OF SMALL STUPA NEAR SHRINE LB. II,. LOP-NOR SITE, RISING ON 'YARDANG' WHICH WIND EROSION IS UNDERCUTTING. |
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122 |
PIECES OF ARCHITECTURAL WOOD-CARVING DECORATED IN GANDHARA STYLE, FROM RUINED BUDDHIST SHRINE, LOP-NOR SITE. |
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122 |
1, 5-7, 10. Ornamented beams and posts. 2. Balusters supporting small double brackets. 3. Panel with decayed relievo representation of seated Buddhas.4. Large rosette filled with lotus. 8. Fragment of geometrical trellis work. 9. Portion of ornamental door frame. |
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123 |
PORTION OF RUINED HOUSE LB. IV., LOP-NOR SITE, SEEN FROM EAST, BEFORE CLEARING. |
| 0631 |
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124 |
HALL IN RUINED HOUSE LB. IV., LOP-NOR SITE, WITH TURNED WOODEN PILLARS, AFTER EXCAVATION. |
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125 |
FRAGMENTS OF DECORATIVE WOOD-CARVING, PARTLY WITH CLASSICAL MOTIFS, FROM RUINED HOUSE LB. IV., LOP-NOR SITE. 2. Painted arm-rest, carved in the round, representing composite figure in style derived from Hellenistic art. 3. Lacquered arm-rest, representing grotesque beast in Persepolitan style. |
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126 |
CAMEL BEING LOADED FOR START FROM LOP-NOR SITE. |
| 0641 |
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127 |
WIND-ERODED CLAY TERRACES (YARDANGS) RISING AMONG DUNES, LOP-NOR DESERT. |
| 0647 |
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128 |
DAWAN OR RIDGE OF DUNES, RISING TO ABOUT FIFTY FEET, LOP-NOR DESERT. |
| 0647 |
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129 |
CAMELS CROSSING DAWAN OF DUNES, LOP-NOR DESERT, NEW YEAR, 1907. |
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130 |
CAMELS GRAZING ON FIRST REEDS AFTER CROSSING LOP-NOR DESERT. |
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CIRCUMVALLATION OF SMALL FORT OF MERDEK-SHAHR, OVERGROWN WITH REEDS. |
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HABDAL LABOURERS FROM CHARKLIK. See page 502. |
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MY TENT AT SHAH-TOKHTANING-KÖLI, BY CHARCHAN RIVER. On left, Ibrahim beg of Keriya; on right, Loplik with cyclometer. |
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SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF INTERIOR OF MIRAN FORT, IN COURSE OF EXCAVATION. |
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CAMP BELOW WALLS OF RUINED FORT, MIRAN. On right of Chiang-ssŭ-yeh's tent a Mongol visitor (see page 467). |
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TARADING CARAVAN PASSING MIRAN SITE EN ROUTE FOR TUN-HUANG. |
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REMAINS OF SCALE ARMOUR AND MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS FOUND IN TIBETAN FORT, MIRAN. 24, 26abc. Scale of lacquered leather from suits of armour, the last two showing method of lacing outside and inside. 25. Horn comb. 28, 29. Chinese copper coins of T'ang period. 30. Shaft of arrow. 31. Wooden key. |
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BASE OF ANCIENT BUDDHIST SHRINE M. II., MIRAN SITE, FROM NORTH-EAST, AFTER EXCAVATION. |
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REMAINS OF COLOSSAL FIGURES OF SEATED BUDDHAS IN NORTH-EAST PASSAGE OF RUINED SHRINE M. II., MIRAN SITE. |
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STUCCO HEAD OF COLOSSAL BUDDHA FIGURE, AS DISCOVERED BETWEEN STATUE BASES IN RUINED SHRINE M. II., MIRAN SITE. |
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Frescoes of winged figures from dado of ruined Buddhist shrine M. III., Miran |
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RUIN OF DOMED BUDDHIST SHRINE ENCLOSING STUPA M. III., MIRAN SITE, SEEN FROM EAST. |
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FRESCO PIECE FROM FRIEZE OF RUINED BUDDHIST SHRINE M. III., MIRAN SITE. The piece originally found in several fragments, represents Gautama Boddhisattva in teaching pose, with princely worshipper. Painted on background of Pompeian red. |
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RUINED MOUND CONTAINING REMAINS OF BUDDHIST SHRINE M. V., MIRAN SITE, BEFORE EXCAVATION, SEEN FROM SOUTH-EAST. |
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INTERIOR OF ROTUNDA AND STUPA IN RUINED BUDDHIST SHRINE M. V., MIRAN SITE, AFTER EXCAVATION. |
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PORTION OF FRESCO FRIEZE AND DADO ON SOUTH-EAST WALL OF ROTUNDA IN BUDDHIST SHRINE M. V., MIRAN SITE. |
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PORTION OF FRESCO FRIEZE AND DADO ON SOUTH WALL OF ROTUNDA IN BUDDHIST SHRINE M. V., MIRAN SITE. The frieze represents Prince Vessantara making an offering of the magical white elephant (pp. 487, 490). In the dado the bust of an Indian prince between two garland-carrying Putti. Inch-measure on right below. |
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PORTION OF FRESCO DADO, WITH LOWER PART OF FRIEZE, ON SOUTH WALL OF ROTUNDA IN BUDDHIST SHRINE M. V., MIRAN SITE. The dado shows on left a girl carrying jug and patera; on right the bust of a young man; between them a wingless amorino carrying garland. in frieze the lower portions of four draped male figures and quadriga. |
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SPRING OF LOWAZA WITH ICE SHEET AT FOOT OF OLD LAKE SHORE AND VIEW NORTH-EASTWARDS ACROSS SALT-ENCRUSTED LOP-NOR BED. |
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CONVOY OF ANTIQUES STARTING FROM ABDAL FOR KASHGAR. On left Karim Akhun, one of the 'veterans'; in the middle Turdi, the Dak-man. |
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CAMPING-GROUND OF BESH-TOGHRAK, ON ROUTE TO TUN-HUANG. |
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ERODED CLAY TERRACE NEAR WESTERN EDGE OF OLD TERMINAL BASIN OF SU-LO HO. The small figure of the man standing at the foot of terrace helps to give an ideas of its height. |
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RUIN OF ANCIENT WATCH-TOWER T. III., NEAR WESTERN END OF TUN-HUANG LIMES. The spot where the first discovery of an early Chinese record on wood was made is marked by the two men in foreground. |
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RUIN OF ANCIENT CHINESE FORT T. XIV., MARKING THE POSITION OF THE 'JADE GATE,' SEEN FROM NORTH-EAST. |