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Kok Boru in the Chong Kemin Valley
The Chong Kemin Valley lies at the heart of the natural park of the same name. Located to the north, around 93 miles from Bishkek, this 303,000-acre park was… [...]
The Panorama neighborhood in the hills above Bishkek
The peaceful Panorama district overlooks the city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The small dachas overlook the city on one side and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Ala Too mountain range,… [...]
A touch of blue
In Tajikistan, hidden among the mountains, Lake Iskanderkul reveals its characteristic turquoise colour. Credits: Pierre-Armand Dussex (Switzerland) Find all of our photos of… [...]
Grove in the Desert
Trees are a rare sight in Kazakhstans steppes and deserts. One of the few exceptions are groves of Turanga near the village of Zheltorangy in the Balkhash area,… [...]
The statue of Ismail Samani
The statue of Ismoil Somoni, which stands in Dushti Square (meaning “friendship”) and is the symbol of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, was unveiled in 1999 to mark the 1,100th… [...]
Filling the horizon
‘Tajikistan – it is a land full of treasures, but its main wealth lies in its children, its nobility and its culture.’ Inscribed on one of the impressive decorated ceilings… [...]
Novastan photo contest 2026
Novastan launches its 2026 photo competition on the theme ‘Yesterday and today in Central Asia, between tradition and modernity, the new faces of Central Asia’. Our world… [...]
At the big market in Dushanbe
The capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe is historically a city of commerce. [...]
Quiet hours
Four women from the ‘Muras’ craft association in Kyzyl Suu, Jeti Oguz district, Kyrgyzstan: the photograph captures the meticulousness and feminine crafts(wo)manship of shyrdak, a Kyrgyz textile craft. [...]
Call for applications for photojournalists from Central Asia
The VII Foundation is calling for applications for its photojournalism programme for photographers in Central Asia. This 12-week online course is free of charge and open to all working… [...]
Sunset on the Wakhan Corridor Road
Walking at sunset on the Wakhan Corridor Road. Known as the “duck’s beak”, the Wakhan Corridor is a narrow 210-kilometer-long geographical corridor located in the mountainous Pamir region,… [...]
Threshold of light
Bright sunshine and winter cold: ideal conditions for strolling around Registan Square in Samarkand. The stream of tourists, cameras, and colorful flags of organized tours has dissipated, giving… [...]