Penjikent - "Central Asian Pompei" from Samarkand

"Five Village", "Central Asian Pompei"
Penjikent - one of the best cities of Tadjikistan where was combinated local villages with Soviet multi storey buildings.
With us in one day you will be able to get acquainted with the fabolous city. Our professional team will help you feel the admiration of the city.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province

We will start the trip from Samarkand city and head to the border (checkpoint Dzhartepa) with Tajikistan which is located 40 km from Samarkand

Stop At: Proto-urban site of Sarazm, Sakhibnazar Tajikistan

Sarazm - Where the Land Begins!
After crossing the border, Panjikent is 20 km away.
And on the way to the city, we stop at one of the oldest cities, one of the first centers of civilization in Central Asia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki, Rudaki St. 43, Penjikent 735500 Tajikistan

One of the most important museums in the country where some original and ancient artifacts from cities-ruins like Sarazm and Penjikent are preserved.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Maschidi Markazii M.bashoro, Prospekt Rudaki, Panjakent, Tajikistan

The main mosque of the city which was built by skilled craftsmen with many handmade details
The ceiling and columns look especially amazing.
The minaret imitates the brickwork of the samanida mausoleum in Bukhara

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Central Market-Бозор, Panjakent, Tajikistan

In front of the mosque there is a Central Bazaar where you can get acquainted with the local social life and do not forget to buy dried apricots, because they are special in Tajikistan

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Ancient Penjikent excavations, Panjakent, Tajikistan

The ancient city that was destroyed by the Arabs is a great source of pre-Arab wall paintings.
All the frescoes found during the Soviet period are now considered one of the important collections of the Hermitage Museum.
From the hills you can see the entire city of Penjikent which is considered one of the best combinations of local villages with Soviet multi storey buildings.

Duration: 30 minutes