The Fergana Valley
The Fergana Valley

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The Fergana Valley was really important during the Silk Road. Chinese imperor Wudi want to have legendary horse-dragons of the Fergana. This oasis is the greatest oasis of Central Asia.

In Kokand, you may find an Art Nouveau building , which is surprising for this aera !

Art Nouveau building - Kokand

The Khan Khudayar Palace :

Khan Khudayar palace - Kokand

Do you know how Belgium is known in the region ??

Jean-Claude VanDamme

The bazar of Kokand ... and women who are selling jewels

bazar of Kokand

Namigan , an important center for silk production

spices seller - bazar of Kokand bazar of Kokand


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