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Bukhara at a glance Population: ca. 300 000 Altitude: 220 meters above sea level (738ft) Founded: more than 2000 years ago After Samarkand, Bukhara is perhaps Uzbekistan’s most famous city. Like Samarkand, it was once a stop on the ancient Silk Road and today is bursting with historic buildings and monuments. The name Bukhara, written […]
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Dushanbe – Top Places to See Elevation: 700-800 meters Population: Around 1 million Climate: Continental Best time to visit: May and September Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan and the largest city in the country. It is located in Hissor Valley, next to Hissor mountain range at the junction of the Varzob & Luchob rivers […]
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Ashgabat -Top Places to See Elevation: 200 meters Population: Around 1 million Climate: Continental Best time to visit: May and September A Brief History of Ashgabat Archeological findings in the territory of modern Ashgabat date back to the second century BC, to the settlement called Konjikala. At that time, it was a wine-producing village and […]
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Khiva – Top Places to See When you compare it to the ancient cities of Bukhara and Samarkand, Khiva is a relative youngster. Don’t let this put you off making a visit. UNESCO still deem it worthy of being a World Heritage Site and its oriental atmosphere is unforgettable to any visitor. Imagine Khiva as […]
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