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Eden in a Ring: The Nature of Sokh — photo essayExploring Sokh, an Uzbek enclave in Kyrgyzstan located 65 kilometres from the border, is fascinating but far from straightforward. As a cross-border settlement, it remains difficult to reach even for researchers, let alone tourists. Yet its landscapes and 3,000-year history as a trading and infrastructure hub during the heyday of Bactria and Sogdia make it an enticing destination for those wishing to follow ancient caravan routes. The remarkable nature of Sokh is the subject of the first part of a photo essay by Ildar Sadykov and Sergey Pogosyan.Ildar Sadykov, Maria Maksimycheva#Places#Heritage & Identity