Istaravshan
- Tajikistan - 2013
Istaravshan is one of the oldest cities in Tajikistan.
It is thought to be the site of the city of Cyropolis, the ancient city founded by Cyrus the Great
in 544 BCE to mark the northeastern border of his Persian empire.
Cyropolis was the largest of seven towns in the region that Alexander the Great conquered in 329 BC.
Alexander received a violent blow from a stone that landed upon his head and neck.
Margaret tried her hand at selling cauliflowers at the market.
At Abdullatif Sultan Medressa.
Also known as Kok Gumbaz (Blue Dome).
It was built in the 15th century and has a striking blue dome.
Hazrat-i-Shah Mosque and mausoleum.
Prayer times.
This hill, called Mug Teppe, was the site of a Sogdian fortress which was stormed by Alexander the Great in 329BC.
This new entry gate was constructed in 2002 during Istaravshan's 2500th anniversary celebrations.
Istaravshan is one of the oldest cities in Tajikistan.
It is thought to be the site of the city of Cyropolis, the ancient city founded by Cyrus the Great
in 544 BCE to mark the northeastern border of his Persian empire.
Cyropolis was the largest of seven towns in the region that Alexander the Great conquered in 329 BC.
Alexander received a violent blow from a stone that landed upon his head and neck.
Margaret tried her hand at selling cauliflowers at the market.
At Abdullatif Sultan Medressa.
Also known as Kok Gumbaz (Blue Dome).
It was built in the 15th century and has a striking blue dome.
Hazrat-i-Shah Mosque and mausoleum.
Prayer times.
This hill, called Mug Teppe, was the site of a Sogdian fortress which was stormed by Alexander the Great in 329BC.
This new entry gate was constructed in 2002 during Istaravshan's 2500th anniversary celebrations.
