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KHOTAN
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This page contains mostly Stein's maps of the
region around Khotan and photos of local officials who welcomed him during his
visits. He depended on the communications and transport facilities for support
of his expeditions.
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Here is a link to my summary of Stein's
report - Ancient Khotan - which contains historical and conemporary information
that he wrote
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A section of Stein's map showing the
narrow cultivated strip between Khotan and Keriya and his two routes between
them - one through the foothills and the other along the desert.
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The legend and south-east section of
Stein's map of Khotan area made from his first expedition in 1900-1901 which
was limited to the south-west section of the Tarim Basin.
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Detail from map in Ancient
Khotan showing the region around the oasis and the Yurtung-Kash and
Kara-Kash Rivers- they join north of the city as they flow into the
desert.
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Section of Stein's map of Khotan area
showing the Borazan and Tosalla tracts.
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Detail from Stein's maps showing the
two routes across the Takla Makan - via the Khotan and Keriya rivers. The sites
at Endere, Nkiya, Kara-dong, Mazar-tagh, Rawak stupa are shown.
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A detailed section from Stein's map
showing the area between Karghalik, Khotan and Keriya. The excavation sites at
Niya, Endere, Rawak, Kara-dong, and Mazar-tagh are shown.
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301 - P'an Ta-jen, Tao-taik of Ak-su,
Stein's old patron and friend - shown during 2nd expedition. He was at Khotan
when Stein met him during first expedition.
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71 - Ch'e Ta-jen, Amban of Khotan,
with local begs - on extreme right is Islam Beg, Beg of Kayash
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49 - T'ang Ta-jen, military Amban of
Khotan, with his children and attendants
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48 - Entrance to Bazar of Borache,
Khotan oasis
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50 - Badruddin Khan "Ak-sakal'
of Indian and Afghan traders at Khotan
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52 - "Haji" Akhun Beg,
Stein's host at Khotan
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70 - Amban's guests feasting on
terrace leading to 'my' (Stein's) pavilon in Nar-bagh - Stein was being
welcomed at a 'dastagar' by the Amban.
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309 - Badruddin Khan, Indian Ak-sakal
at Khotan, with his sons and a trusted servant
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37 - Remains of ruined mound,
Naghara-khana, near Yotkan, seen from south
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312 - Mosque at Ruknuddin Mazar,
Yotkan
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310 - Khuda Berdi (Yuz-bashi) and
cultivators of Yotkan - Kuhda Berdi sits on extreme left - figures stuck in his
belt serve for easy reference in anthropometrical list.
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