THE MAÏMENE VALLEY ,Asiatic Russia,Antique Map

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Meymaneh or Maimana is the capital of Faryab province, northern Afghanistan, near the Uzbekistan border. It is approximately 400 km northwest of the Afghan capital Kabul. Meymaneh is located on 35°55?13?N, 64°47?00?E at the northern foot of the Torkestan Mountain Range at an elevation of 877 m on the old terrace of the Qeysar River. This river branches off of the Band-e Turkistan River 50 km south of the city. The highlands of the Meymaneh region generally possess a very rich topsoil for the seasonal agricultural activities. The town is of ancient origin. It seems clear that Meymaneh citadel dates back to the early Iron Age. Ceramic materials in a nearby cave at Bilchiragh are from the Paleolithic and late Neolithic-Bronze Age. The city itself was first settled by Israelites sent here from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar and was then named "Al-Yahudiya", the "City of the Jews". In the 10th century it was the residence of the Malik of Guzganan, which was then under the control of the Farighunid native dynasty. In the 16th century, Uzbek influence came to Meymaneh with the invasions of Turkistan and Herat by Shaibanid Khan. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Meymaneh was the centre of an independent Uzbek khanate and an important centre for commerce, as well as being the gateway to Turkistan from Herat and Persia. In 1876 the city fell to the Afghans and was put in ruins, and only ten percent of the population was left.

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.