Advantour - Tajikistan
Tajiks are one of the most ancient nations of the world. Life in area situated at the main crossroads of eastern civilizations has given them continuous access to the achievements of other cultures. First settlement on the territory of today's Tajikistan date back to the end of upper Paleolithic period (15-20 thousand years ago). Archaeological finds, the works of Herodotus and other written evidence provide information on trading relations, customs, and rituals of the nation. For many centuries the country, involved mainly in trading with neighbors suffered from foreign invasions by the troops of Alexander the Great, steppe nomads, Arabs and Tatar-Mongols.

Travel Notes - Tajikistan
Tajikistan tourist information with details about travel to and around the country. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected Tajikistan links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.

Lonely Planet - Tajikistan
Tajikistan is a patchwork of self-contained valleys and regional contrasts, forged together by Soviet nation-building and shared pride in a Persian cultural heritage that is claimed as the oldest and most influential in the Silk Road region.