Panjakent: An Ancient Sogdian City in Tajikistan

Panjakent is an ancient town located in the Sughd province of Tajikistan. This city has a rich history dating back to the Sogdians, a people who inhabited Central Asia before the arrival of the Islamic empire and spanning as far back as the 4th millennium BC.
It's been home to diverse civilizations over the years and today, and the ruins of the old town and the settlement of Sarazm still stand as a testament to its rich past.
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Panjakent, Tajikistan