Panjakent day trip from Samarkand

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro

   To the east of Panjakent, on a road off the main highway, you’ll find the Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro in a small village called Mazari Sharif. It was built here around the 11th or 12th centuries in honour of the Islamic scholar Mukhammad Bashoro that it’s named after, who was an expert in ‘khadises’.

   · 2 h· Admission included

2. Ancient Town of Panjakent

   Ancient Panjakent was founded here as early as the 5th century BC as part of the Sogdian civilisation. It was in the 5th century AD that it really began to flourish, though. The city would have grown significantly at that point, covering much of this elevated area that I’m wandering through. There would have been temples, fortresses, and large mansions for the wealthiest residents.

   · 1 h· Admission included

3. Panjakent Bazaar

   Panjakent market is bustling and I feel like I’ve been caught in a riptide of floral-clad women with headscarves, pulled by their movement through the ornate gate into the site. The morning rush is on and, across the market, plastic bags are being filled with fruits and vegetables, nuts and sweets

   · 30 min

4. Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki

   This elegant single-storey museum, with its white Doric columns and fine floral display, assigns a room to its namesake, Abu Abdullah Rudaki (858–941), the 'father of Persian poetry'. The museum is of more interest, however, for its display of textiles and costumes, the frescoes found at Ancient Penjikent and the Neolithic tools from nearby Sarazm

   · 1 h· Admission included

5. Proto-urban site of Sarazm

   The most significant thing to see near Panjakent is Sarazm, the remains of a city even more ancient than the one founded here by the Sogdians. Sarazm was founded around 3500 BC and is most likely the oldest city in Central Asia. The people here became adept at agriculture and producing goods for trade, so it became an important an wealthy centre in the region.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

We are meeting our travelers in the lobby of the hotel with sign

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What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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