PHOTOgioRAPHY

Haft Kul
📍Tajikistan

I was able to see 6 of the 7 fabled lakes of Tajikistan. The 7th lake was unfortunately inaccessible.

Each lake is carrying its own story (photo 1-6):

1. Marguzor – “meadow” or “grassland”
It is supposed to be surrounded by lush, green landscapes, during summer.

2. Khurdak – “small” or “little”
It is one of the smaller, quieter lakes. There is a village nearby, and I was able to interact with some local kids in the area.

3. Nofin – meaning is less certain, but often associated with a local village name rather than a direct translation.

4. Hushyor – “alert” or “watchful”
A lake that feels alive and observant.

5. Soya – “shade” or “shadow”
Named for the way mountains cast shadows over the water.

6. Mijgon (Nezhigon) – “eyelashes”
Said to resemble delicate eyelashes, possibly from the reeds or reflections.

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Reflection of Registan
📍 Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Registan Square in Samarkand Registan Square, where the rain turned the ground into a mirror. Surrounded by the madrasahs of Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Sher-Dor Madrasah, and Tilya-Kori Madrasah. A historic square that once stood at the center of learning and still impresses today.

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Grand . Intricate . Magnificent

The Islamic Civilization Center in TashkenT, Uzbekistan is truly a masterpiece.

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