Prehistoric rock drawings have been found in more than fifty places in Tajikistan, many of which are in the Pamir mountain area. Some date from as far back as 1,000 B.C. These drawings, either chipped out of the surfaces of granite rocks by means of a stone or scratched with a knife, depict hunting
The fortress Yamchun and the Holy spring of Bibi Fotima - The fortress and spring are situated above the village of Yamchun, on a stony inclination, in gorge and the river Yamchun. The fortress consists of two grounds
Fortress Kah-kaha- It is situated on the bank of the river Panj, on the isolated rocky height, stretched out along the river 1km east from the settlement of lower Namadgut. The length of the fortress from West to east is 675m, from South to North-220m.
Karakul or Qaraqul ("Black Lake"), also formerly known as Lake Victoria, is a 52 km (32 mi) diameter lake in the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. It lies within the Tajik National Park. The lake lies at an altitude of 3,900 m (12,800 ft) above mean sea level.
Yashilkul means "green lake". It is situated 3,700m above sea level and is 19km long and 1 – 4 km wide, with a maximum depth of 50 m. The water temperature is never above 14°C. The water is fresh and pure; schools of fish swim in the shallow water, and sprouts of seaweed can be seen between stones t
A monument of ancient farming trends, Sarazm was discovered by an archaeologist Abdullojan Isakov in fall of 1976. The ancient settlement was discovered at the site that lies 15 kilometers towards the west of Panjakent and 45 kilometers towards the east of Samarkand.
The so-called Amu-Darya treasure trove (Ox Treasure-trove), the collection of unique treasures is stored in the British museum. The treasure-trove was found in 1877 on the right bank of Amy-darya (called Ox river by the ancient Greek). The trove is comprised of more than 2000 golden and silver coins
The cells are located on the slope of the right terrace of Pyanj river. The cells are circle-shaped with arch-like entrance. The Buddhist temple and a settlement are located above the cells on the uphill. Some finding from this place are dated back to 6-7 B.C.
Being among most ancient sights of Tajikistan, the Mausoleum of Hazrati Shokh pertains to the “Hazrati Shokh” historical and cultural compound that is located in the old part of Istaravshan town. The compound consists of three cultural buildings including “Hazrati Shokh” and “Hudoyor Valami” mauso
Located in the Saed village, the mausoleum of Hoja Mashad staggers minds with the monumental nature of its shapes and amazing brick layers. It is the only wood-carved museum that survived till our days. Known as “Kabodian” the area where the mausoleum is located has always served as an attraction f
A valuable piece of ancient architecture dated back to 14-16 a.d., the mausoleum of Mir Said Ali Hamadoni is located in the center of Kulob city serving as his resting place. His son Muhammad, his relatives and mausoleum’s former warden Shohi Tolikoni (from Afghan town Tolucan) are also resting in p
The mausoleum was constructed in 1958 in honor of the founder of classic Tajik poetry, a famous poet Abu-Abdullo Rudaki. This paradox was due to ambiguous facts surrounding Rudaki’s biography that left his tomb undiscovered.
The museum was founded in 1926. Currently a collection of 30 thousand showpieces including more than 10 thousand items that pertain to the general foundation is displayed at the museum. The construction of the new museum building was completed in 2006.
Not a long time ago another sine in Dushanbe has gained high popularity among the citizens, the State Flag Park, one of the most scenic parks of the city.
Navruz palace – initially building “Kohi Navruz” (Palace of Nowruz) was planned as a teahouse, but during the constrction become into a palace. Kohi Navruz has – 12 unusuall halls, each of which is made in a special style.