Tag: Tajikistan
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… [...]
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… [...]
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… [...]
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,… [...]
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… [...]
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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… [...]
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… [...]
Homecoming to Saritag
After her work is done, the villager returns to Saritag. The village is located in the Fann Mountains in Tajikistan. The mountains (also called Fanns) are… [...]
Save the child from the pigeons!
A mother carries his child, standing among dozens of pigeons in front of the Sheikh Muslihiddin mausoleum in Khujand. This religious complex was named after… [...]