ASHGABAT AND THE TEKKE TURKOMAN OASIS IN THE ATOR ,Asiatic Russia,Antique Map

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Ashgabat (Turkmenian language As,gabat; also Ashkabat, Ashkhabad, Ashgabad, in Persian [eshq-âbâd], in Russian [Ashkhabád]) is the capital city of Turkmenistan. Ashgabat is situated between the Kara Kum desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range. The name is believed to derive from the Persian Ashk-abad meaning "the City of Arsaces". Another explanation is that the name is a corruption of the Persian Eshq (Love) + abad (cultivated place or city), and hence loosely translates as "The city built by/from love". Ashgabat is located at 37°58?N 58°20?E (37.9667, 58.333). Ashgabat has a primarily Sunni Muslim population, with minorities of ethnic Russians, Armenians, and Persians.

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.