Author: Novastan 
Novastan
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Land and water
The pontoon bridge over the Amu Darya near Urgench in Uzbekistan makes it possible to cross the mighty body of water. Credit: Joachim BohndorfFind… [...]
Sunny afternoon
In Kyrgyzstan, people sell their harvest. They sit in the street waiting for buyers. Credit: Richard WatsonFind all of our photos of… [...]
Caves of a thousand Buddhas
The Bezeklik caves have been build and decorated with thousand buddhas between the 5th and the 14th century, in the north east of the Taklamakan desert in one… [...]
Inside the Sphere
The spherical Nur Alem building in Nursultan, Kazakhstan, is one of the largest spherical buildings in the world. Credit: Raban Haijk (Netherlands) Find all of… [...]
Madrasahs in the Morning Light
Inside the workshops and small rooms that line the walls of the Registan are endless artisanal discoveries to be found. Artisans have practiced their crafts in these halls for centuries. [...]
Karakorum Highway
The beginning of the Karakorum Highway near Kashgar linking Pakistan to the Uyghur region of western China as well as Tajikistan. Credit: The Editorial Find… [...]
Filming the Love Story
In Uzbekistan, the Kalan Mosque in Bukhara was taken over by this young couple for the shooting of their wedding film. The groom is in modern formal wear,… [...]
Architecture and Local Patterns
Concrete architecture inspired by local designs, today housing an Ikea shop on the groundfloor. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the… [...]
Landmark of Khiva
The unfinished Kalta Minor minaret, seen here in the background, is considered one of the landmarks of the Uzbek city of Khiva. It has a diameter of about 14… [...]
Young shepherd on horseback
This boy and his father are driving their herd of sheep on a road in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan in winter. Credit: Pierre-Armand Dussex (France) Find all of… [...]
Uzbekistan asked France to be more involved in Central Asia
On May the 3rd 2021, the two ministers spoke about the future of the Franco Uzbek cooperation, the possible prospects and the actual obstacle. Their telephone conversation demonstrates a new… [...]