Discover ancient Panjakent and Sarazm on a day trip from Samarkand. Explore Sogdian ruins, historic mausoleums, and World Heritage Sites.
- Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro - Located east of Panjakent, off the main highway, lies the Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro in the small village of Mazari Sharif. This mausoleum, built around the 11th or 12th centuries, honors the Islamic scholar Mukhammad Bashoro, an expert in ‘khadises’.
- Ancient Town of Panjakent - The ancient town of Panjakent was established as early as the 5th century BC as part of the Sogdian civilization. It began to thrive in the 5th century AD, expanding significantly to cover much of the elevated area. The city featured temples, fortresses, and large mansions for its wealthiest inhabitants.
- Panjakent Bazaar - The Panjakent market is lively, with a rush of floral-clad women in headscarves moving through the ornate gate. The morning hustle is evident as plastic bags are filled with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and sweets.
- Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki - This elegant single-storey museum, adorned with white Doric columns and a fine floral display, dedicates a room to Abu Abdullah Rudaki (858–941), the ‘father of Persian poetry’. The museum is particularly notable for its collection of textiles and costumes, frescoes from Ancient Penjikent, and Neolithic tools from nearby Sarazm.
- Proto-urban site of Sarazm - The most significant site near Panjakent is Sarazm, the remains of a city older than the one founded by the Sogdians. Established around 3500 BC, Sarazm is likely the oldest city in Central Asia. Its inhabitants excelled in agriculture and trade, making it a wealthy and important center in the region.
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Step into the ancient city of Penjikent, once a flourishing hub along the Great Silk Road. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Sogdians, an ancient civilization that thrived from the 5th to 8th century AD. Explore the ruins of Ancient Panjakent and witness the remnants of a bygone era. Visit mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro is an architectural monument in Tajikistan (Mazar-i-Sharif) (11th-12th centuries). In 1342-43, a large, deep arched shrine and small rooms in the corner, as well as a series of corridors, were built in the mix.
Ancient Panjakent is located near present-day Panjakent and represents a unique early Middle Ages monument. In the 5-8th centuries it was the easternmost town of Sogdiana
Sarazm is the first World Heritage Site in Tajikistan. This is a settlement with a history of five and a half thousand years Well-preserved palace and religious buildings, public and residential buildings are of great historical and cultural value.
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