Fun facts about Panjakent
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Ancient Panjakent was known as Panchekanth.
Panjakent
Tajikistan
Panjakent or Penjikent is a city in the Sughd province in western Tajikistan on the river Zeravshan, with a population of 52,500. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city.
From the “History” section
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Panjakent was the easternmost city of Soghd.
Panjakent
Tajikistan
Panjakent or Penjikent is a city in the Sughd province in western Tajikistan on the river Zeravshan, with a population of 52,500. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city.
From the “History” section
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The production of paintings in Panjakent started in the 5th century AD and stopped in 722 AD.
Panjakent
Tajikistan
Panjakent or Penjikent is a city in the Sughd province in western Tajikistan on the river Zeravshan, with a population of 52,500. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Harry Breault · CC BY-SA 4.0
Panjakent has a hot summer humid continental climate.
Panjakent
Tajikistan
Panjakent or Penjikent is a city in the Sughd province in western Tajikistan on the river Zeravshan, with a population of 52,500. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city.
From the “Geography” section
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Before ca. 2018, Panjakent was the seat of Panjakent District.
Panjakent
Tajikistan
Panjakent or Penjikent is a city in the Sughd province in western Tajikistan on the river Zeravshan, with a population of 52,500. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city.
From the “Subdivisions” section
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