Zaamin State Nature Reserve, Protected mountain reserve in Jizzakh Region, Uzbekistan
The Zaamin State Nature Reserve spans 24,110 hectares across mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 1,760 to 3,500 meters above sea level.
Archaeological discoveries within the reserve boundaries reveal settlements dating back over 2,500 years, connecting to the ancient Central Asian region of Ustrushana.
The name Zaamin originates from Persian and Tajik languages, reflecting the agricultural heritage of this territory through its meaning of cultivated land.
Visitors can access the reserve through established routes connecting major cities Samarkand and Tashkent, with guided tours available for nature observation.
The reserve contains over 880 plant species and houses rare animals including the Turkestan lynx, black stork, and Central-Asian ibex in their natural habitat.
Location: Zaamin District
Inception: June 20, 1960
GPS coordinates: 39.60000,68.24167
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:03
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