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The Tajik ancestors- fire worshippers called the Sogdians- have lived more than 1500 years along the Zeravshan valley â a history which is still visible at the Old Panjakent archaeological site and the remote Yagnob valley.
Several specialized tour operators in Europe and Uzbekistan are offering guided trekking and cultural tours to the area, normally in combination with visits to the Silk Road highlights Samarkand and Bukhara. Indepedent travellers will find a good network of local operators in Panjakent who can arrange trips on the spot. With support of international development agencies, the quality and variety of services has been improved to meet international standards.