Tag: Tajikistan
The land around the lake
The sumptuous, vibrant colours of Lake Karakul are magnified by the soft brown tones of the desert mountains and the purity of the snow-capped Pamir Mountains peaks. [...]
In the heights of Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, a country where 93% of the territory is mountainous, journeys between cities are long and winding. Transport lorries, private cars and shared taxis cross paths on the… [...]
A brand-new parliament
The city centre of Dushanbe, the Tajik capital, is notable for its modern skyscrapers, the comings and goings of its yellow and green taxis, and its wide tree-lined streets. [...]
Distant Persia?
Tajikistan is the only Persian-speaking country in Central Asia, in a region dominated by Turkic languages and cultures. In Khorog, capital of the independent region of Gorno-Badakhshan or… [...]
The Museum of Musical Instruments of the tajik capital
Hidden behind a small door on a side street, the Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments showcases the rich musical heritage of Tajikistan and Pamir. The impressive collection of instruments… [...]
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At the Afghan bazaar
There are few women at the Afghan bazaar of Shohon , an hour’s drive from Kulob, but women’s clothing can still be found there, among many, many… [...]
The Ridge Overlooking the Rogun Construction Site
Panoramic view of the rugged Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan, where a folded rock ridge towers above the vast construction site of the Rogun Dam. At the foot… [...]
Mosaics in peril
On the road to Iskanderkul, in Tajikistan, a Soviet mosaic with its usual heroic and dynamic decor is immortalised before its partial destruction. This fragile and poorly maintained… [...]
Blue walls
A woman passes by beautifully-ornated walls inside the Khujand fortress complex. This complex has been rebuilt from scratch using only traditional techniques, like the… [...]
He remains
The ubiquitous representations of Lenin in the Soviet space are, in a way, part of local folklore. What role could they play today in the former republics of Central Asia?… [...]
Little Princess
In the few villages along the Pamir highway, you will always see children playing outside. They are sometimes the only signs of life in these seemingly deserted high mountain… [...]