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Pendzhan Destination Guide
Delve into Pendzhan in Uzbekistan
Pendzhan in the region of Uzbekistan (general) is located in Uzbekistan - some 277 mi or ( 447 km ) West of Tashkent , the country's capital .
Local time in Pendzhan is now 01:55 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Samarkand " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mazari Sharif, Balkh, Mug'lon Shahar, Sheykhon, and Samarkand. While being here, you might want to check out Mazari Sharif . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pendzhan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Romitan District
Romitan District is a district of Bukhara Province in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at Romitan.
Located at 39.93 64.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Peshku District
Peshku District is a district of Bukhara Province in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at Yangibazar.
Located at 40.04 64.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is located near the Samani Mausoleum, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Its name means Job's well, due to the legend in which Job (Ayub) visited this place and made a well by striking the ground with his staff. The water of this well is still pure and is considered healing. The current building was constructed during the reign of Timur and features a Khwarazm-style conical dome uncommon in Bukhara.
Located at 39.78 64.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Samanid Mausoleum
The Samanid mausoleum is located in the historical urban nucleus of the city of Bukhara, in a park laid out on the site of an ancient cemetery. This mausoleum, one of the most esteemed sights of Central Asian architecture, was built in the 9th (10th) century (between 892 and 943) as the resting-place of Ismail Samani - a powerful and influential amir of the Samanid dynasty, one of the Persian dynasty to rule in Central Asia, which held the city in the 9th and 10th centuries.
Located at 39.78 64.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
The Ark (fortress)
The Ark is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. In addition to being a military structure, the Ark encompassed what was essentially a town that, during much of the fortress' history, was inhabited by the various royal courts that held sway over the region surrounding Bukhara. The Ark was used as a fortress until it fell to Russia in 1920.
Located at 39.78 64.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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