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Central Asia Expedition: A city named 'Monday'

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A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN
A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN

Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, literally means "Monday" in Tajik. The name dates back to its early days as a village known for its Monday market.

Today, it's a growing city where Soviet-era buildings meet modern glass towers. Wide parks, national monuments, and tree-lined boulevards give the city a relaxed, welcoming feel.

You'll find culture everywhere — from the grand National Library to museums full of local history, and theaters still drawing in crowds.

Locals call it "a small city with a big heart." If you ever visit this "Monday City," where would you start exploring? 

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