Sughd Region

Zerafshan valley

River in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In ancient times, is a tributary of the Amu Darya, currently it does not reach her. Zarafshan irrigated land with a rich cultural history.

Panjakent
Tajikistan

Zerafshan river

Zarafshan river means "the spreader of gold" in Persian, flow from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan, crossing Samarkand. In ancient times, it is a tributary of the Amu Darya.

Panjakent
Tajikistan