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[Newsletter] Palaces and pipelines

This is a copy of our newsletter dated 1 March 2021. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox every Monday. This newsletter is dedicated… [...]

Khujand

The central square around the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin in Khujand. The sovereign’s tomb has existed in its original state for 800 years. Credit: Simon… [...]

Photo of the day Théo Saffroy Kyrgyzstan Family

In family

Family breakfast in Kyrgyzstan in the Naryn region of Orto-Saz. Credit: Théo Saffroy (France) This photo is part of the series “Camel shepherd”, shot in… [...]

Road Workers

The green spaces in the centre of the Tajik capital Dushanbes are maintained by many workers who water and trim the plants. Because of the dangerous road traffic, they… [...]

Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum

Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum in Ichan Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 seen from the nearby Islam Khoja Minaret. Khiva, July 2009. Credit: … [...]

Uzbekistan Fergana Margilan bicycle bread seller

Bicycle and bread

A traditional Uzbek bread seller on a bicycle in Margilan, Fergana region in Uzbekistan. Credit : Charlotte Bonin (France) Find all of our photos… [...]

Bouzkachi Kyrgyzstan horse goatskin mountains

Kok boru

After a day’s work, Dastan relaxes by practicing one of the most popular games in Central Asia, kok boru (also known as buzkashi). It consists in catching a goat… [...]

Covid-19: Kazakhstan to use colour-coded system through new app

Kazakhstan is testing a new app, Ashyq, to restrict access to businesses depending on the user’s Covid-19 status, indicated by one of four colours. The app, currently in its… [...]

Newborn

Asel welcomes a newborn calf. Credit : Irina Unruh Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]

[Newsletter] Matraimov’s millions

This is a copy of our newsletter dated 22 February 2021. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox every Monday. This newsletter is dedicated… [...]

Uzbekistan, Khiva Itchan Kala historical district

Old town

In Khiva, Uzbekistan, the historic district of Ichan-Qal’a is surrounded by high walls. Credit : Charlotte Bonin (France) Find all of our photos of… [...]

Herd of camels

Camel herd with their shepherd in Boirok-Bulak, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Théo Saffroy (France) This photo is part of the series “Camel shepherd”, shot in 2020. Find… [...]

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