Karakul or Qaraqul is a breed of domestic fat-tailed sheep which originated in Central Asia. Some archaeological evidence points to Karakul sheep being raised there continuously since 1400 BC.
Karakul sheep in Akron Zoo
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan, wearing a Karakul hat.
Washing of slaughtered lambs in Namibia
Bukhara Region is a region of Uzbekistan located in the southwest of the country. The Kyzyl Kum desert takes up a large portion of its territory. It borders Turkmenistan, Navoiy Region, Qashqadaryo Region, a small part of the Xorazm Region, and the Karakalpakstan Republic. It covers an area of 40,216 km2. The population is estimated at 1,976,823 (2022), with 63% living in rural areas.
The City of Bukhara
Tok-i-Zargoron Bazaar