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Statue in Kashgar
This statue of Mao Zedong in Kashgar, Xinjiang, is the second largest in the world. Credit: The editorialFind all of our photos… [...]
Symbolic dome
The unique dome of the Gur Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has 64 evenly spaced ribs, each of which is supposed to represent one year of the Prophet Mohammed’s… [...]
Tashkent South Station
The entrance hall at the South Station of the Uzbek capital Tashkent, which was built just a few years ago, mixes elements of Soviet and Islamic architecture. Credit : Justine… [...]
Traditional bread
A bread-maker taking out some traditional Naan bread from the oven near the city of Turpan in the center of the Uyghur region of western China. Credit: Editorial Team… [...]
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A young pupil waits for his first lesson in the 2021 school year. As a relic from the Soviet era, pupils in Kyrgyzstan proudly wear their uniform. The mouth-nose protection,… [...]
Futuristic Elevator
Experiencing a futuristic elevator during the Astana 2017 Expo in the Kazakh capital of Nur Sultan, formerly known as Astana. Credit: Raban Haaijk (Netherlands) Find all of our photos… [...]
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… [...]
Morning walk
The morning walk for bread in the countryside of the Jizzakh region, Uzbekistan. Credit: Saxon Bosworth (United Kingdom)Find all of our photos of the day… [...]
Market entrance
The exterior of the Panjshanbe bazaar in Khujand, Tajikistan.Credit: Gina Bates… [...]