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A carefully kept interior
In Svetlaya Polyana, a small Kyrgyz village on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, nestled against the first mountain slopes, halfway between the great valleys of… [...]
A watering hole in the heart of the valley
It is in the heart of Kyrgyzstan, in the province of Naryn, that this shepherd tends his flock. This mountainous landscape, dotted with sheep of every colour, exudes… [...]
The open-air temple
A little further along the road, you will come across the Tamgaly-Tas petroglyphs. Situated on the banks of the Ili River, on the edge of Altyn-Emel National… [...]
Birds and creatures
In Uzbekistan, the historic Timurid squares welcome back familiar silhouettes in the spring sky. Pushing their carts, to which a multitude of kites are… [...]
Refreshing and sweet flavours
In the heart of the Chorsu Bazaar, located in the centre of Tashkent’s old town, passers-by can enjoy watermelons. Produced in abundance in Uzbekistan, the watermelon ranks among… [...]
Fascinated
Somewhere along the Pamir Highway… From your jeep, you gaze at the snow-capped peaks, sometimes for eight hours a day, but you never tire of it. Credit: Etienne Bellard (France, … [...]
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Adrift in the Wind
In the surroundings of Lake Kel-Suu, in the remote countryside of Kyrgyzstan, the landscapes unfold lunar panoramas. Alternating between wide plains and vertiginous mountains, human presence rarely punctuates… [...]
A stop at the deserted petrol station
This herd of horses has stopped at this abandoned petrol station. Located in the village of Saryozek, the petrol station is actually due to be demolished. A new, opulent… [...]
First outing
This very young calf would no doubt like to join the rest of the herd as soon as possible, but the herdsman’s young son has decided to test its resolve. [...]
Twilight over Khan Chatyr
The late afternoon sun passes behind the Khan Chatyr shopping center in Astana, illuminating the framework of this original building. An immense 150-meter-high tent, it was… [...]
Caretaker of the Hisor historic site
In this photograph, a woman sits in front of an imposing, elegantly carved gate guarding the entrance to the Hisor site.Located 27 km south-west of Dushanbe and 8 km… [...]
Spring in Murghob
Rivers are usually the meeting point for women and kids during the day. This one is taken outside of Murghob shortly before sunset. On Wednesday 8 April 2026,… [...]