Map of the Emirate of Bukhara in 1916 AD. The Russian Communist revolution took place in 1917, ending its protectorate status in 1920 and turning it into a Soviet republic (Bukharan People's Soviet Republic).

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first in my series on Jews In Asia is the Bukharan population of Uzbekistan! this is one of the oldest jewish diaspora communities in the world.

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And since we are talking about Jews, this must be one of my favorite photos ever: Two Old Jewish Men in By Max Penson. ~1920s.

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