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Photo: Adam Harangozó, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know Tajikistan's vibrant capital? Test your knowledge on the history, culture, and landmarks of Dushanbe, from its ancient market roots to its grand modern monuments.
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Opened in 2012, the grand National Library of Tajikistan is shaped like an open book, symbolizing knowledge and education. It is the largest library in Central Asia, boasting a collection of millions of books and state-of-the-art reading rooms.
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Rudaki Park is a lush public space dedicated to the 9th-century poet Rudaki, who is widely regarded as the founder of classical Persian literature. The park features a stunning mosaic canopy over his statue and beautiful synchronized fountains.
Photo: Adam Harangozó, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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In Persian, Dushanbe simply means 'Monday', literally 'two days after Saturday', the day the village's big bazaar was held. Traders came from all around every week, and the little market village grew into the capital of Tajikistan.
Photo: Adam Harangozó, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The monument honors Ismoil Somoni, the legendary 9th- and 10th-century ruler of the Samanid Empire, who is considered the father of the Tajik nation. His statue stands under a huge golden crown-shaped arch, and the currency of Tajikistan, the somoni, is also named in his honor.
Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The massive Dushanbe Flagpole was built in 2011 to mark the 20th anniversary of Tajikistan's independence from the Soviet Union. Standing at 165 meters tall, it was certified as the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world at the time of its completion.
Photo: Khwahan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The National Museum of Antiquities houses a spectacular 13-meter-long clay statue of the reclining Buddha in Nirvana, excavated from the ancient monastery of Ajina-Tepa. Restorers pieced it together from dozens of fragments, and it is the largest clay statue of its kind in Central Asia.
Photo: Шухрат Саъдиев, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Bogi Iram, also known as the Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences, is a peaceful green oasis in Dushanbe. It features traditional Tajik wooden architecture, a collection of rare plants, and is a favorite spot for wedding photoshoots.
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The Tajik State Opera and Ballet Theatre is named in honor of Sadriddin Ayni, a founding figure of modern Tajik literature. The beautiful building, completed in the 1940s, features exquisite traditional plaster carvings known as ganch.
Photo: Яков Федоров, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Varzob River (often called the Dushanbinka as it passes through the city) is a vital source of clean drinking water and irrigation for the capital. It eventually empties into the larger Kofarnihon River just south of the city limits.
Photo: Mr. Gadi Zafrir, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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In the late 1980s, artisans in Dushanbe handcrafted a stunning, colorful teahouse and sent it to their sister city of Boulder, Colorado. It was rebuilt there piece by piece and remains a highly popular landmark celebrating cultural exchange.
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