Tag: Murghab
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Tajikistan: Murghab Town
Murghab is a small town in eastern Tajikistan, up in the Pamir Mountains. The area has a tough but beautiful environment which is interesting for visitors. The people living there mostly depend on farming, raising animals, and trading. You can see this when you visit the local markets with fresh food, homemade stuff, and traditional…
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Tajikistan: A Mosque in Murghab
Morghab, a remote town located in the Eastern Pamirs of Tajikistan, is a place where Islamic traditions continue to flourish. Amidst the stark landscapes and unique high-altitude beauty of the region, visitors can find a handful of mosques that serve as central points for community gatherings and religious activities. Despite its modest population, Morghab’s mosques…
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Tajikistan: A small settlement off the Pamir Highway
While traveling along the Pamir Highway between Khorog and Murghab, we missed our intended location and stumbled upon a small settlement for a night’s rest. A kind local family hosted us, bringing in a stove to keep us warm in the cold night. As we stayed there, we met other travelers going the opposite way…
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