Short tour to Khujand - Samarkand Tours Operator – 998998520077
Short tour to Khujand
Khudjand &
Istaravshan tour from Dushanbe will introduce you the second biggest city and
an ancient settlement around which mysterious stories hover. In Khujand, once
called Alexandria Eschate as a part of the land conquered by Alexander the
Great, you will explore Oriental color in the local Payshanba Bazaar, plunge
into antiquity in the Museum of Archeology and Fortification, visit “Tajik Sea”
and many more. In Istaravshan you will open up the whole beauty of the ancient
settlement Mug Teppe.
Istaravshan tour from Dushanbe will introduce you the second biggest city and
an ancient settlement around which mysterious stories hover. In Khujand, once
called Alexandria Eschate as a part of the land conquered by Alexander the
Great, you will explore Oriental color in the local Payshanba Bazaar, plunge
into antiquity in the Museum of Archeology and Fortification, visit “Tajik Sea”
and many more. In Istaravshan you will open up the whole beauty of the ancient
settlement Mug Teppe.
One of the oldest Tajik cities in Central Asia is located on the
left ban of the River Syr-Darya, in the Sughd Province. Khujand is the second
largest city in the country and used to be one of the major cities of the Great
Silk Road. Modern Khujand city hasn’t lost its significance due to location.
It’s situated on the route from Uzbekistan to the Fergana Valley, and Kyrgyzstan.
left ban of the River Syr-Darya, in the Sughd Province. Khujand is the second
largest city in the country and used to be one of the major cities of the Great
Silk Road. Modern Khujand city hasn’t lost its significance due to location.
It’s situated on the route from Uzbekistan to the Fergana Valley, and Kyrgyzstan.
The city was founded in 7th-6th centuries BC, thus, it’s more
than 2,500 years old. It gained importance because it connected Samarkand and
the Fergana Valley. Every coin has two sides, doesn’t it? Strategically
important Khujand city was conquered by Alexander the Great. The ruled of
Macedonia ordered to reconstruct and rename the city into Alexandria Eskhata.
than 2,500 years old. It gained importance because it connected Samarkand and
the Fergana Valley. Every coin has two sides, doesn’t it? Strategically
important Khujand city was conquered by Alexander the Great. The ruled of
Macedonia ordered to reconstruct and rename the city into Alexandria Eskhata.
In 8th century, the city was taken over by the Arabs. Five
centuries later ruthless warriors of Genghis-khan destroyed it. The city
experienced tyranny of Amir Timur. Despite all the damage done by the invaders,
the city managed to come back to life and become scientific, cultural, and
industrial center of Central Asia. Many ancient scientists and poets called it
“the crown of the world”.
centuries later ruthless warriors of Genghis-khan destroyed it. The city
experienced tyranny of Amir Timur. Despite all the damage done by the invaders,
the city managed to come back to life and become scientific, cultural, and
industrial center of Central Asia. Many ancient scientists and poets called it
“the crown of the world”.
Khujand is located on the banks of the Syr Darya, below the
Kairakkum reservoir, 35 above the Uzbek Bekabad. Entrance to the Ferghana
Valley, between the spurs of the Turkestan Range in the south and the Mogoltau
Mountains in the north.
Kairakkum reservoir, 35 above the Uzbek Bekabad. Entrance to the Ferghana
Valley, between the spurs of the Turkestan Range in the south and the Mogoltau
Mountains in the north.
Khujand was the birthplace of famous astronomers, mathematicians,
doctors, historians, poets, musicians. One of them is Abumahmud Khujandi - the
founder of the local astronomical school. In the 14th century, Kamoli Khujandi,
the author of the famous gazelles, was called the “Khujand Nightingale”.
doctors, historians, poets, musicians. One of them is Abumahmud Khujandi - the
founder of the local astronomical school. In the 14th century, Kamoli Khujandi,
the author of the famous gazelles, was called the “Khujand Nightingale”.
Khujand city was known for Oli khujand dynasty. Representatives of
the dynasty, all were born in Khujand, always served on highest positions in
khanate. They were known for outstanding knowledge, skills, and personal
traits. The city that possessed deposits of silver, gold, and other
precious metals, the brightest minds of its era, and location on the Great Silk
Road has many historical monuments. There’s the Khujand Fortress that was
built in 6th-5th centuries BC. There’s grandiose Masdzhidi Dzhami Mosque
that consist of 30 columns and a large portal.
the dynasty, all were born in Khujand, always served on highest positions in
khanate. They were known for outstanding knowledge, skills, and personal
traits. The city that possessed deposits of silver, gold, and other
precious metals, the brightest minds of its era, and location on the Great Silk
Road has many historical monuments. There’s the Khujand Fortress that was
built in 6th-5th centuries BC. There’s grandiose Masdzhidi Dzhami Mosque
that consist of 30 columns and a large portal.
Khujand city is a treasury of Tajik culture and history. The city
as old as Samarakand is there for you to explore it and immerse in atmosphere
of antiquity.
as old as Samarakand is there for you to explore it and immerse in atmosphere
of antiquity.
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86CX+GP Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Tashkent ,100114,
Uzbekistan
998998520077
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