Shirkent National Park, National park in Tursunzoda District, Tajikistan.
Shirkent National Park extends across 319 square kilometers in the Hissar Mountains, with elevations ranging from 800 to 4500 meters above sea level.
The national park was established in 1991 following Tajikistan's independence to protect the natural environment and preserve scientific research sites.
The park's location near ancient Silk Road routes reflects the historical connection between local Tajik communities and Persian trading traditions.
Visitors can reach the park through organized tours from Dushanbe, with transportation options including taxis and shared minibuses for the two-hour journey.
Three distinct sites within the park contain over 400 dinosaur footprints, including tracks from pterodactyls and the newly identified Macropodosaurs Gravis species.
Location: Tursunzoda District
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: 38.77740,68.42300
Latest update: March 29, 2025 11:18
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