Tajikistan tour from Samarkand - Samarkand Tours Operator – 998998520077
Tajikistan tour from Samarkand
If you
want a good introduction to Tajikistan, but don’t have a lot of time, consider
this 4-day tour. Start from Samarkand, and cross to Panjakent on the Tajik
side. Panjakent is famous for its ancient ruins (all that remains of a city
that was resettled in the 8th century by Arab conquerers) and the Rudaki
Museum, dedicated to the famous Persian poet who was born here. From Panjakent,
head into the Fann Mountains, where you will see the Seven Lakes.
want a good introduction to Tajikistan, but don’t have a lot of time, consider
this 4-day tour. Start from Samarkand, and cross to Panjakent on the Tajik
side. Panjakent is famous for its ancient ruins (all that remains of a city
that was resettled in the 8th century by Arab conquerers) and the Rudaki
Museum, dedicated to the famous Persian poet who was born here. From Panjakent,
head into the Fann Mountains, where you will see the Seven Lakes.
Each lake has a unique color and setting,
making them ideal for a mountain excursion and picnic. The last stop is
Khujand, long an important city for its fortress and bazaar. Explore Khujand to
learn about the history and culture of the region, with stops at the Museum of
Archaeology and Fortification and the Payshanba Bazaar. Return to Tashkent,
Uzbekistan at the end of the tour.
making them ideal for a mountain excursion and picnic. The last stop is
Khujand, long an important city for its fortress and bazaar. Explore Khujand to
learn about the history and culture of the region, with stops at the Museum of
Archaeology and Fortification and the Payshanba Bazaar. Return to Tashkent,
Uzbekistan at the end of the tour.
As mentioned above,
Panjakent’s history stretched back over 2,500 years and a wealth of ruins can
be found about 1.5 kilometers from the center of modern Panjakent. Russian
archaeologist Boris Marshak spent over 50 years of his life excavating the site
of old Panjakent, digging up pottery, sculptures, frescos, and manuscripts. The
ruins have been carted off to museums in Russia and Uzbekistan, but walking
among the sunbaked walls is still interesting nonetheless. The small Ancient
Panjakent Museum sits at the southern edge of the site of Old Panjakent that
showcases the excavation processes, however, most of the pieces inside are
replicas. Admission is 5 TJS.
Panjakent’s history stretched back over 2,500 years and a wealth of ruins can
be found about 1.5 kilometers from the center of modern Panjakent. Russian
archaeologist Boris Marshak spent over 50 years of his life excavating the site
of old Panjakent, digging up pottery, sculptures, frescos, and manuscripts. The
ruins have been carted off to museums in Russia and Uzbekistan, but walking
among the sunbaked walls is still interesting nonetheless. The small Ancient
Panjakent Museum sits at the southern edge of the site of Old Panjakent that
showcases the excavation processes, however, most of the pieces inside are
replicas. Admission is 5 TJS.
Panjakent was an
ancient city of Sogdiana that dates back to the 6th century BC. Panjakent
flourished until 722 BC when the Arab (Umayyads) Conquest of Transoxiana
arrived at Sogdiana. The Umayyad general, Al Harshi chased Divashtich, the
ruler of Sogdiana, into the Upper Zeravshan Valley, east of Panjakent where he
was eventually captured and killed. Many of the inhabitants of Sogdiana and the
city of Panjekent fled into the Upper Zeravshan Valley with Divashtich, and
after his death moved south to settle into the difficult to access Yagnob
Valley. Several inhabitants of the Yagnob Valley are descendants of the ancient
Sogdians and some even still speak Yagnobi, a language directly derived from
ancient Sogdian.
ancient city of Sogdiana that dates back to the 6th century BC. Panjakent
flourished until 722 BC when the Arab (Umayyads) Conquest of Transoxiana
arrived at Sogdiana. The Umayyad general, Al Harshi chased Divashtich, the
ruler of Sogdiana, into the Upper Zeravshan Valley, east of Panjakent where he
was eventually captured and killed. Many of the inhabitants of Sogdiana and the
city of Panjekent fled into the Upper Zeravshan Valley with Divashtich, and
after his death moved south to settle into the difficult to access Yagnob
Valley. Several inhabitants of the Yagnob Valley are descendants of the ancient
Sogdians and some even still speak Yagnobi, a language directly derived from
ancient Sogdian.
Khujand is
considered by some to be one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. Khujand is
possibly the site of Cyropolis (city of Cyrus), an ancient city founded by Cyrus
the Great.
considered by some to be one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. Khujand is
possibly the site of Cyropolis (city of Cyrus), an ancient city founded by Cyrus
the Great.
Cyrus was
constructed in 544 BCE, marking the northeastern border of the Achaemenid
Empire. If this is true, it would make even more sense that Alexander the great
would latter include it in his list of conquests in 329 BC, making it the furthest
Greek outpost and thus renaming it aptly Alexandria Eschate (Alexandria the
Furthest).
constructed in 544 BCE, marking the northeastern border of the Achaemenid
Empire. If this is true, it would make even more sense that Alexander the great
would latter include it in his list of conquests in 329 BC, making it the furthest
Greek outpost and thus renaming it aptly Alexandria Eschate (Alexandria the
Furthest).
It was to survive
throughout the Hellenistic period (323 BC until 31BC) holding out against
increasing nomadic attacks.
throughout the Hellenistic period (323 BC until 31BC) holding out against
increasing nomadic attacks.
Khujand is considered a key city because of its location on the
Great Silk Road connecting Samarkand with the Fergana valley, thus offering a
perfect staging post.
Great Silk Road connecting Samarkand with the Fergana valley, thus offering a
perfect staging post.
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Address:
Samarkand Tours Operator
Yunusabad 19-35-87
Tashkent ,100114,
Uzbekistan
998998520077
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