TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°36’42” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ⛅ 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.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’18” N 67°36’54” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Along Turhsankorez channel.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’6” N 67°37’6” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 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.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’6” N 67°37’18” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 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
TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’12” N 67°37’12” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
They're not well kept and/or maintained but still cool to walk around especially during the early morning hours.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’12” N 67°37’12” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
On my second attempt I finally find the actual excavation site of the city which stood on a hill, Ancient Panjikent.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’18” N 67°37’12” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Looking down from the old city with some of Tajikstan's majestic mountains towering in the background.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdImeni RudakiPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°37’6” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
And this kid is looking sharp.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdPanjakent39°30’18” N 67°36’24” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 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.
TadżykistanViloyati SughdPanjakent39°30’18” N 67°36’30” E
21 października 2019, Tadżykistan ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
All dried up. A train wreck!
