Zerafshan - The Zerafshan River, sometimes called Zarafshan, cannot compete with the Amu Darya and Syr Darya in terms of flow and length, but is no less important in the history of Central Asia. Rising in the depth of Zeravshan Mountains, it flows, one half of its length, in the territory of Tajikistan, gradually dissolving in the lands of Uzbekistan. From time immemorial, the river played even a more important role than the Amu Darya, whose tributary it was. Zarafshan is translated from Persian as “gold-bearing”. Ancient Greek historians called it Politimet, which can be translated as “multi-revered”, while Chinese travelers called it Nami which meant “noble, revered”.
- Its banks are home to pearl-cities of Central Asia: Samarkand was founded on the Zerafshan River 2700 years ago, and Bukhara, in its downstream. The banks of Zarafshan are also known for an ancient encampment of the Neolithic era – Zamanbobo, and the ancient city of Sarazm, whose ruins are now included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition, along the river there are also such cities as Pendjikent (Tajikistan), Navoi (Uzbekistan) and many small towns.
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