TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°36’42” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
A bit cold but worth it to see the city coming to life. From ladies sweeping the streets to listening to running waters while enjoying more Tajikstan fall colors.
TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’18” N 67°36’54” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Along Turhsankorez channel.
TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’6” N 67°37’6” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Dressed as if they were going to a business meeting more than to school. Girls in proper dresses while boys wore blue shirts with white shirts, ties and shiny black shoes.
TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’6” N 67°37’18” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Faded diagrams that show the layout of the city that was once here. This location is opposite the Archaeology Museum which does not open until 8am
TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’12” N 67°37’12” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
They're not well kept and/or maintained but still cool to walk around especially during the early morning hours.
TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’12” N 67°37’12” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
On my second attempt I finally find the actual excavation site of the city which stood on a hill, Ancient Panjikent.
TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’18” N 67°37’12” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Looking down from the old city with some of Tajikstan's majestic mountains towering in the background.
TajikistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°37’6” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
And this kid is looking sharp.
TajikistanViloyati SughdPanjakent39°30’18” N 67°36’24” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Looks like an all but abandoned amusement park. However, there was a groundskeeper so maybe it opens up during summer but I doubt it.
TajikistanViloyati SughdPanjakent39°30’18” N 67°36’30” E
21 Oktober 2019, Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
All dried up. A train wreck!
