River in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In ancient times, is a tributary of the Amu Darya, currently it does not reach her. Zarafshan irrigated land with a rich cultural history.
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Chukurak lake
Chukurak is above the mouth of the gorge, closing access to the north (2430 m)
Khujand International Airport
Khudjand International Airport is an airport serving Khujand, the second-largest city in Tajikistan.
Chapdara lakes
Lake Chapdara, also known locally as Kuli Chapdara, is the largest of the Alaudin Lakes, with a diameter ranging from 300 to 400 meters.
Margeb village
A old Sogdian village in the Yagnob valley well-known for its climbing mountains walls.
Zmeinoe lake
Small lake overlooking Lake Iskender.
Fan Niagara high waterfall
In the heart of the Fann Mountains, in northern Tajikistan, the Fan Niagara waterfall dramatically marks the spectacular exit of Lake Iskander (Isk
Ancient settlement of Penjikent
The antique city of Penjikent is located in the vicinity of the modern city of Penjikent and represents a unique monument of the early Middle Ages.
Sarazm ancient settlment
Sarazm is the Tajikistan's first World Heritage Site. This ancient settlement (IV-II millennium BC.
Khujand
Nestled in the Fergana Valley, Khujand stands as one of Central Asia’s oldest living cities, its history stretching back over 2,500 years.