Dushanbe City Private Tour

The Museum is proud to own artifacts of the Eneolithic and Bronze Age from the agricultural settlement of Sarazm, site included in the UNESCO World heritage list. The finds dating from the Hellenistic period coming from the Oxus Temple, excavated at the site of Takhti Sangin on the banks of the Amu Darya River are unique. A portrait of Alexander the Great in the image of Hercules, the Akinakes scabbard, a plate depicting hunting scenes and other items made of ivory are masterpieces of world art. Finds from the Oxus temple are an illustrative example of the synthesis of two cultures the local and ancient Greek. The wall paintings from ancient Penjikent (5th – 7th C), presented in the Museum are included in the Golden Fund of world culture. Buddhists from many countries worldwide make the pilgrimage to one of the most striking sights of the Museum, the "Buddha in Nirvana", almost 13-metre statue made of clay, which is today one of the largest ancient monument of Buddhism in the world.

located in the center of Dushanbe is the heart of the capital and entire Tajikistan. Its name is translated as “Friendship Square”. However, locals call this place “monument of Ismail Somoni” or “Park Somoni” as there is a monument to the founder of the Tajik state Ismail Somoni. The towering 13 m high Ismail Somoni Monument is the signature attraction of the Dusti square. Beautiful arch (over 43 m) is mounting the monument. The monument embodies main symbols of Tajik statehood: crown and scepter adorned with seven stars.

The Mosque and surrounding areas boast a maximum capacity of 120,000 for large events, with the Mosque itself able to accommodate around 25,000. The complex features several prayer halls, a library, a museum, an outdoor courtyard and four minarets towering nearly 250 feet high.

Mehrgon is a new and modern food market in Dushanbe — the capital of Tajikistan, put into operation in September 2014. The total market area is approximately 30 thousand square meters

The center of the square is the 121-meter Istiklol Complex