National Library of Tajikistan

library, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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The National Library of Tajikistan, located in Dushanbe, is a significant cultural institution that reflects the pride Tajiks have in their literary heritage. Designed to resemble an open book, it is the largest library in Central Asia, housing approximately six million items and spanning 484,000 square feet. It overlooks Rudaki Park, with the National Museum of Tajikistan situated at the opposite end. Tajikistan has a rich literary tradition, stemming from a broader Persian literary heritage that dates back to the 10th century CE. Writers from this region have contributed significantly to literature, with works like the Shāh‐nāmeh considered a national epic.12

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The Tajik National Library, constructed to look like an open book, demonstrates the pride Tajiks place in their literary heritage. Housing about six million items and providing about 484,000 square feet (45,000 square metres) of space, it is the largest library in Central Asia. It overlooks…
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The Tajik National Library, constructed to look like an open book, demonstrates the pride Tajiks place in their literary heritage. Housing about six million items and providing about 484,000 square feet (45,000 square metres) of space, it is the largest library in Central Asia. It overlooks…
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