Ancient Kulob of Tajikistan is over 2,700 years old
Kulob (literally Lake Water) is a city in Kulob district of Khatlon region in Tajikistan. Located on the Yakhsu River, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
The city is known for being ancient, and determined by historians as early as 737AD. The most famous tourist attractions in Kulob are the mausoleum of the Islamic poet and scholar, Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, and the nearby so-called Salt Mountain held by Tajik legend to be made entirely of salt.
In September 2006, Kulob celebrated its 2,700th anniversary.
The city is known for being ancient, and determined by historians as early as 737AD. The most famous tourist attractions in Kulob are the mausoleum of the Islamic poet and scholar, Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, and the nearby so-called Salt Mountain held by Tajik legend to be made entirely of salt.
In September 2006, Kulob celebrated its 2,700th anniversary.