Khujand - Wikipedia
WebKhujand is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, dating back about 2,500 years to the Persian Empire. Situated on the Syr Darya river at the mouth of the Fergana Valley, Khujand was a major city along the ancient Silk Road.
Khujand – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebKhujand (Tajiki: Хуҷанд, Farsi: خجند, also spelt Khojent and called Leninabad in the Soviet period) is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, and is Tajikistan's second-largest city. Khujand is a cultural hub for the western portion of the Ferghana Valley.
Khujand Travel Guide + 14 Things to Do In Khujand - The …
WebKhujand is officially the second-largest city in the country behind Dushanbe with a handful of sites that can be seen in a day or two. The city has enjoyed a long history along the ancient Silk Road on the banks of the Syr Darya River, in the Tajik Fergana Valley.
Khujand: a travel guide | Caravanistan
WebMar 30, 2024 · An in-depth guide to the city of Khujand, Tajikistan: sights and things to do, history, transport and accommodation.
Khujand is northern capital of Tajikistan in Fergana valley - Central ...
WebDec 25, 2023 · Khujand is a major city located in the Tajik part of Ferghana valley at the both banks of the river Syr Darya, nearby the border to Uzbekistan , not far from Kyrgyzstan and separated from the rest of Tajikistan by the Fann mountains.
Khujand, Tajikistan - Travel to the Silk Road City
WebIt is one of the largest and most authentic remaining bazaars in all of Central Asia. Towards the river, remnants of the ancient fortification are still present, mingling with reconstructions of the fort, a peaceful park, and families leisurely enjoying the …
Khudjand, Tajikistan: history, geography, city today - Adras Travel
WebIstaravshan. Panjakent. Expand. HISTORY OF KHUJAND. In 329 BC, Alexander the Great founded the settlement of Alexandria Eshate (“the farthest Alexandria”). Although there is no clear evidence that this was effectively located in the urban area of present-day Khujand, the 2,500 th anniversary was celebrated in 1986.
Khujand - Tourism
WebKhujand – the country’s second largest city – is situated in the north of Tajikistan, and is one of its most ancient cities, founded about 2,300 years ago during the time of Alexander the Great.
Khujand — Unforgettable tours in the Pamir
WebLate 19th — early 20th century Khujand was a typical Central Asian town, with crooked, narrow streets lined with adobe houses pressed close to each other, noisy bazaars, and rows of various handicraft workshops.
Khujand Travel Guide - Tours, Attractions and Things To Do
WebKhujand is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia, according to some sources it was founded in the VII-VI centuries BC. It was conquered by Alexander the Great, who rebuilt, fortified and re-named it to Alexandria Eskhata (Extreme).
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