Khujand, Tajikistan: Alexandria the Furthest - a Silk Road Outpost on the Edge of the Fergana Valley
Khujand was a critical stage in Alexander the Great's conquest of the Scythians, located on the furthest edge of Central Asia. After winning a decisive battle, Alexander founded the city of Alexandria Eschate, which translates to Alexandria the Furthest. Rumors of further expansion were put to rest when scouts reported that the region beyond the river was just desert hills. Alexander turned his sights to India, and Khujand began a storied history as a Silk Road outpost, changing hands between the Greeks, Sogdians, and Turks.
This rich historical tapestry is still visible today, despite centuries of destruction and turmoil, including the devastation of the Mongol Empire and the Soviet invasion. As Khujand rose and fell through the ages, it was always a key player in the struggles and triumphs of the region, and remains a cultural and geographic entity connected to the surrounding Fergana Valley.
The city's current state, however, is one of isolation. Both from its former neighbours (Kokand, Samarkand, and Bukhara), due to the sudden emergence of the national borders, and from the capital city (Dushanbe) on the other side of a large mountain chain.
Nonetheless, the spirit and legacy of Khujand remains a vibrant presence in the region, and its remarkable history is a testament to the tenacity and resilience of the human spirit.
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Khujand, Tajikistan
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Khujand:
Khujand sometimes spelled Khodjent and known as Leninabad in 1936–1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of the northernmost province of Tajikistan, now called Sughd. Khujand is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, dating back about 2,500 years. It is situated on the Syr Darya at the mouth of the Fergana Valley and was a major city along the ancient Silk Road, mainly inhabited by ethnic Tajiks. It is proximate to both the Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan borders.
Khujand is mainly inhabited by ethnic Tajiks. Results of population census carried out in 2010: Tajiks - 84%, Uzbeks - 14%, Russians - 0.4%, and others - 1.6%. Sunni Islam is a mainly practiced religion in the city. The population of the city is 389,400 (Report of Statistical Agency 2016). The population in Khujand agglomeration is 884,900 people (2015).
Cultural sites
The city is home to the Khujand Fortress and Historical Museum of Sughd which has around 1200 exhibitions with most being open to the public. The Sheikh Muslihiddin mausoleum is located on the main square across the Panjshanbe Market (Бозори Панҷшанбе / Persian for Thursday's Market), one of the largest covered markets in Central Asia.
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