Tajik National Park

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Tajik National Park, also known as the Pamir Mountains National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in eastern Tajikistan. Spanning over 2.6 million hectares, it is one of the largest protected areas in Central Asia. The park features a diverse landscape that includes high-altitude deserts, glaciers, and some of the world's tallest peaks, including Ismoil Somoni Peak. It is renowned for its unique biodiversity, housing rare species such as the snow leopard and Marco Polo sheep. The park also offers a rich cultural history, with ancient Silk Road routes and petroglyphs scattered throughout the region.