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In Khujand, Tajikistan, the historic district is bustling with activity!

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In Khujand, Tajikistan, the historic district is bustling with activity!

The Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin, a religious and historical complex dedicated to the 12th-century leader, poet and Sufi master, is a place of pilgrimage and a major symbol of the city. It was rebuilt after the Mongol invasions and then again in the 16th century, and today combines a tomb, mosque and minaret.

The monument is located in the heart of the historic centre, which is home to numerous markets. Khujand’s reputation as a trading city is well established!

Credits : Davide Pilloni (Italy)

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The image captures a moment in the bustling Khujand Market in Tajikistan , where the energy is high and people are rushing, yet there’s a sense of peacefulness in the chaos. Amidst the fast movements and noise, a young boy runs to the stairs, sits down, and begins to cry. Though the reason is unknown, the […]

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The image captures a moment in the bustling Khujand Market in Tajikistan , where the energy is high and people are rushing, yet there’s a sense of peacefulness in the chaos.

Amidst the fast movements and noise, a young boy runs to the stairs, sits down, and begins to cry.

Though the reason is unknown, the scene is deeply touching. In the middle of all the activity, he takes a moment to close his eyes and reflect. Before long, a sense of calm returns, and he is smiling again.

The picture contrasts the market’s hectic pace with the boy’s quiet moment of self-reflection.

Credits: Sasha Ronneburger (Germany)

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The constant hustle and bustle of the Panshanbe Bazaar in Khujand results in a lot of waste. Larger rubbish trucks cannot get through the narrow alleys, so disposal is organised differently. Credit: Joachim Bohndorf (Germany)

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The constant hustle and bustle of the Panshanbe Bazaar in Khujand results in a lot of waste. Larger rubbish trucks cannot get through the narrow alleys, so disposal is organised differently. Credit: Joachim Bohndorf (Germany)

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On the A376 between Proletarsk and Khujand, in Tajikistan. Credit: Joachim Bohndorf

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On the A376 between Proletarsk and Khujand, in Tajikistan. Credit: Joachim Bohndorf

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/snake-catcher-on-the-overland-road/feed/ 0 Fir Tree in Khudjand https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/fir-tree-in-khudjand/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/fir-tree-in-khudjand/#respond Sun, 02 Jan 2022 03:47:36 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=41250 Fir Tree in Khudjand

In Khujand, Tajikistan, you can admire a fir tree glowing in all colours for the New Year festivities. Photo: Editorial

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In Khujand, Tajikistan, you can admire a fir tree glowing in all colours for the New Year festivities. Photo: Editorial

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/fir-tree-in-khudjand/feed/ 0 Pit Stop Qurut https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/pit-stop-qurut/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/pit-stop-qurut/#respond Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:57:44 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=40975 Pit Stop Qurut

On the drive through from Khujand to Dushanbe in a tiny tajik village along the route. A shop provides some goods for the hungry travellers and a great variety of Qurut or Kashk. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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On the drive through from Khujand to Dushanbe in a tiny tajik village along the route. A shop provides some goods for the hungry travellers and a great variety of Qurut or Kashk. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/pit-stop-qurut/feed/ 0 Bank of the Syr Darya https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/bank-of-the-syr-darya/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/bank-of-the-syr-darya/#respond Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:55:46 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=40847 Bank of the Syr Darya

View of one of the banks of the Syr Darya River in central Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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View of one of the banks of the Syr Darya River in central Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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Dried fruits in the colourful Panjshanbe bazaar in Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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Dried fruits in the colourful Panjshanbe bazaar in Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/dried-fruit-at-the-market/feed/ 0 Market entrance https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/market-entrance/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/market-entrance/#respond Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:00:33 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=40761 Market entrance

The exterior of the Panjshanbe bazaar in Khujand, Tajikistan.Crédit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The exterior of the Panjshanbe bazaar in Khujand, Tajikistan.Crédit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The colours of the Panjshanbe bazaar (Thursday market) in central Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The colours of the Panjshanbe bazaar (Thursday market) in central Khujand, Tajikistan. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The ceilings of the Arbob Palace in Khujand, hand-painted with natural pigments, contribute to the permanent existence of traditional Tajik ceiling paintings. Credit: Simon Massicotte Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The ceilings of the Arbob Palace in Khujand, hand-painted with natural pigments, contribute to the permanent existence of traditional Tajik ceiling paintings.

Credit: Simon Massicotte

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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 Massicotte Find all of our photos of the day here.

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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 Massicotte

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The glowing mountains surrounding the city of Khujand in Tajikistan intensify its character. Credit: Simon Massicotte Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The glowing mountains surrounding the city of Khujand in Tajikistan intensify its character.

Credit: Simon Massicotte

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The opulent chandelier disappears in the details of the ceiling ornamentation of the Kamal Khujandi Theater in Khujand. Credit: Simon Massicotte Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The opulent chandelier disappears in the details of the ceiling ornamentation of the Kamal Khujandi Theater in Khujand.

Credit: Simon Massicotte

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At the central square of Khujand, in Tadjikistan. In the background the minarett of the Jami mosque and the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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At the central square of Khujand, in Tadjikistan. In the background the minarett of the Jami mosque and the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin.

Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom)

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