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Mesmerising

Designed by Canadian architect Farouck Noormohamed, the Ismaili Centre in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) draws its inspiration from the traditional architecture of the region, in particular the… [...]

The Domes of Samarkand

A different view of the striking architecture in the center of Samarkand. The heart of the ancient Silk Road, Samarkand city is a blend of… [...]

Lights shine in Astana

The view of Bayterek Tower from the wintry park gives the bizarre building an almost festive appearance in the blaze of lights. Photo:… [...]

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Hidden gem

The Koshkar Ata Mosque is located in the old town of Shymkent. The 19th century building with its fascinating architecture features numerous detailed wooden decorations… [...]

The necropolis of Shakh-i-Zinda in Samarkand is a unique testimony to Timurid architecture and tesselation – tiles in vibrant colours intricately assembled into mosaics. Credit: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)… [...]

Reaching Heaven

The complements of the sandy desert of Uzbekistan and the blue sky reflected in the colors of the Registan’s walls and mosaics. Credit: Ashley and Quentin (France) Find… [...]

Ismoil Somoni Statue

An unusal view to the Ismoil Somoni Statue at night. The monument is the landmark of Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe and remembers the national… [...]

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Kazakh suburb

On the outskirts of Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, small brick and tin houses stand alongside the modern residences of the centre. Credit: Antoine Béguier (France) Find more… [...]

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Details of the Silk Road

A detailed view of a dome in the Shah-i-Zinda complex in Samarkand. The complex is home to some of the most well-restored Silk Road era architecture in Uzbekistan. Credit: … [...]