The silk road & Central Asia
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Female snow leopard (Panthera uncia), named "Penny" born 4/29/13. San Diego Zoo. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
"On the trail of Fanfarok"
Vallée de Varzob près de Douchanbé (Asie Centrale - Tadjikistan)
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Chor Minar monument in autumn, Bukhara, Uzbekistan. That stork nest on top of one of the towers is a fake. From Wiki:
Chor Minor (Char Minar Uzbek: Chor minor), alternatively known as the Madrasah of Khalif Niyaz-kul, is a historic gatehouse for a now-destroyed madrasa in the historic city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It is located in a lane northeast of the Lyab-i Hauz complex. It is protected as a cultural heritage monument, and also it is a part of the World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Bukhara. In Persian, the name of the monument means "four minarets", referring to the building's four towers.
Love those Mongolian horses - so beautiful. While its easy to anthropomorphize actions animals take its clear these horses are showing some affection!
The road from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz—Timur's birthplace—winds through the scenic Takhtakaracha Pass, a mountain range that rises to about 1,700 meters. It's a beautiful but twisting drive through rocky hills and arid slopes.
At the highest point of the pass, we found a lively roadside market. Local vendors sell traditional snacks, dairy products, and medicinal herbs, many of which are home-made or foraged in the area.
We stopped there to stretch our legs – for me, the perfect moment to snap a few pictures. While my travel companions bought snacks like nuts and other local treats, I wandered off with my camera. Most people I approached were happy to be photographed, posing proudly or flashing a big smile and a thumbs-up. They were proud to be part of this living Silk Road tradition.
The ceiling of Gur-i Amir mausoleum of the Central Asian conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan October 2, 2019. Photo by Tim Chong
Some vendors at Chorsu are busy selling, others are catching up with customers, and some are clearly off the clock. Whether it's a well-earned rest after a long shift or just a quiet moment between customers, this scene tells much about the daily rhythm of market life.
Chorsu Market isn't just a place for buying and selling — it's a world where business, community, and daily routines blur together under one iconic roof.
"Tajik Mausoleum"
Mausolée du poète tadjik Mirzo Tursunzoda. Douchanbé (Tadjikistan)
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The dome of the Kalyan mosque is silhouetted during sunset in Bukhara, Uzbekistan October 4, 2019. Photo by Tim Chong
Mausolée du poète tadjik MirzoTursunzoda (1911-1977).
Douchanbé (Tadjikistan)
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