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Snowy Summits
View of Tian Shan Mountains from Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Lisa Moeckel (Germany) Find all of our photos of the day. [...]
Anzob Tunnel
In a short time, the Anzob Tunnel became the central core of Tajikistan’s main transport axis between the two parts of the country, the capital Dushanbe… [...]
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 the… [...]
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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The sun sets on the ramparts of Khiva in Uzbekistan. Photo: Hubert-Félix Delattre (France) Find all of our photos of the… [...]
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 and… [...]
Young shepherd boy
Young shepherd boy is getting his family’s large cattle back to the village because the summer pasture period is over, in the At-Bashy region, Kyrgyzstan. Photo:… [...]
Aging Wonderland
Panfilov Park in Bishkek might got long in the tooth a bit, but remains a popular meeting place for townsfolk, especially on weekends. Credit: Lisa Moeckel (Germany)… [...]
Cooling Down
Childs playing on Ala-Too-Square cool off on the end of a sweltering day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Lisa Moeckel (Germany)… [...]
Tile splendour
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)… [...]