Sightseeing in Dushanbe - what to see. Complete travel guide
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According to the official historical records, Dushanbe was founded in the 17th century. At that time, there was a kishlak on the site of the city. This kishlak had the same name as the modern capital of Tajikistan. This was a small settlement that emerged on the crossing of trading routes. Every Monday, a big and quite noisy bazaar opened in the kishlak. Perhaps, this is the reason why the settlement got its name. Until 1917, the settlement was a part of East Bukhara. At that time, this was a small province, which life changed drastically only in the 20s of the previous century.
The city and its suburbs are rich in attractions. The majority of tourists prefer to make a short ride to the village of Hisor that lies approximately 20 kilometers from Dushanbe. This settlement is famous for the Hisor Fortress or the ruins of the fortress, to be precise. In the past, this was a citadel with one-meter-thick walls. The building had special loopholes for cannons and rifles. Built on a hill, the fortress was always monitored by the guard. There was a pool and a beautiful garden behind the fortress doors. The square in front of the gorgeous building was a typical area of a popular bazaar, so this was a crowded and noisy place with active trade.
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Besides architectural landmarks, there are many natural attractions in the Dushanbe area. Do you like nature and animals? In this case, consider visiting one of the largest natural reserves - Tigrovaya Balka. This famous national park is situated approximately 170 kilometers away from Dushanbe. The area is home to very rare animals that are nearly extinct in other parts of the world. Besides that, only in Tigrovaya Balka, it is possible to see many rare species of plants. This is one of a few places in the world with the surviving Tugay flora or riparian forest ecosystem. This is exactly the place where the Tugay tiger was seen for the last time in 1958. Besides the unique ecosystem, Tigrovaya Balka is home to some rare animal species such as the Bukhara deer. This deer is nearly extinct and protected by the government.
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The zoo’s staff took over all management activities. Nowadays, roughly six hundred animals live here. The zoo in Dushanbe has comfortable spacious areas for animals that mimic the natural habitat of different species. In this zoo, visitors can see the lion, jaguar, panther, black and brown bear, camel, wolf, jackal, fox, raccoon, owl, and Egyptian vulture. Besides them, there are many snakes, caimans, and lizards in the zoo. Indian elephants are among the most popular animals in the zoo.
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