Tajikistan: Kulyab

Kulob, (also known as Kulyab or Kulab) is a very ancient city.

There are no huge ancient ruins remaining, but humans have lived here for almost 3 millennia:  In 2006, Kulob celebrated its 2700th anniversary!

Kulyab is a dusty town but it does have a few interesting sights.

There is one big square with a huge monument, built to celebrate the 2700th anniversary of the city, in 2006.

In fact, most landmarks of modern Kulob were built for those celebrations.

I slept at one of the only high rise buildings in town, Hotel Kathlon (referring to the old name of the city).

It’s a new hotel where water and electricity (which means showers, bathrooms, light and heating) didn’t work on every room.
Still, it’s the best hotel in town. I didn't chose to stay there,but the guys from Hamsafar Travel booked a room.