The title of this blog post is the official title of the defense museum. How about Museum of the Turkestan Military District of the Soviet Armed Forces, the museum name during Soviet times? Regardless of its name, the place is dedicated to all things military conquest, ancient and recent.
Imposing building in the International Soviet style. Patriotic statue, Oath to the Motherland out front.
Imposing portraits inside, both as traditional painting and unique vase. Man, to get yourself put on a vase, you must have been big.
Diorama of a WWII scene. When in doubt, bandage it.
The best pieces in the museum are humble, everyday documents, equipment, giving a real sense of history. Back to the bigwigs, dripping with medals.
Reaching back to depict a battle during the height of the Silk Road era, a mosh pit of spears and lovely, bright textiles. You gotta look good for the goring.
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