Dangara

DANGHARA – THE LAND OF NOBLEMEN

A brief historical information. Ancient Danghara being one of the most fruitful spots of the Tajik land has a very colorful and interesting history, and its past roots back into the depth of centuries. Unfortunately, although the historians have been making some serious researches in this vast land, the story of this district still remains unfolded. 

It should be noted that the outstanding work of the historians of the former Soviet Union and our country in the territory of this district is well-known. Scholars have overcome hardships in their studies and findings of settlements of Danghara, that cover the Stone Age (the Bronze Age – tens of thousands of years). In these studies the following names of the outstanding scholars should be mentioned, as these scholars have made people outside the Soviet Union become familiar with the history of Danghara: A. P. Okladnikov, B. A. Litvinsky, V. A. Ranov, A. Kh. Yusupov, R. Mahmadshoev, G. V. Korobkov and others. Many ancient encampments have been found in the territory of Danghara district during archaeological excavations, which in total date back to the 5-4th centuries B.C. 

Findings of archaeologists, historical monuments, stories and legends are evidence of the fact that people of the land have been living, creating, and prospering for centuries. Fortunately, with mutual assistance of the historians the new and older past of this ancient land has been studied as close as possible. 

According to the Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon: «Civilized nations not only guarded their ancestors’ valuable wealth, but enrich it with new values» (E. Rakhmonov, «Culture is the existence of nation.») — Dushanbe, «Matbuot «, 2001, page 21). 

 Danghara, inside his heart full of tenderness, both in the past and in our days has brought up many great and brave people, and has put them on the field of culture-bringing and governance, a perfect example of which may be seen in the image of the Founder of peace and national unity, the Leader of nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, great leader of People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan, honorable Emomali Rahmon. 

Many scientific sources have provided information about the ancient past of this land. Archaeological findings from the settlements of Pushing, Kui Bulyon, Tuguzak, Soyi Sayyod, Mundok, Munoskul, Danghara are the traces of many thousand years and they are known as the most ancient historical monuments. 

In the outstanding historical works like “Avesta”, “Tarikhi Tabari” of Abuali Balami, “Shah-name” of Abulkasem Ferdowsi, “History of Ancient Iran”, “Complete History of Iran” of Abdullah Razi, “History of Iran” of Serperi Soyane, “Hudud-ul alam”, “Asar-ul Bakiyah” of Aburaihan Beruni, “Tajiks” of Bobojon Gafurov, “The Heritage of Persia” of Richard Frye, “Secrets of the names of the lands” of А. Devonakulov and similar, there are hints to the ancient history of Danghara. 

Scientific hints, writings of the travelers, and legends and stories of elderly and experienced people of the land evidence that Danghara like Hulbuk and Farkhor has a history of many thousand years, and this vast land was one of the most prosperous cities of Khatlon province as early as in the times of Peshdodians, Achaemenids, Sasanians and Samanids. 

There are legends that tell that the old name of Danghara was “Khurram zamin” (blooming land), and this land was burned down to earth by the Alexander the Great. With the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan and with the continual efforts of the great Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, honorable Emomali Rahmon nowadays Danghara is returning back to that “blooming land” or Khurram zamin in a modern way. 

In the opinion of some of the etymologists the name “Danghara” consists of two parts as “Dan” meaning “water” and “gara” meaning “mountain”, and is an allusion to the waters freely running from the mountains and hills to the slopes and valleys. Actually, in Indo-European family of languages toponyms and hydronyms are expressed with prefix or suffix of “DON”, “DONU”, and this phenomenon is very frequently observed. For instance, Don river in Russia, Donbas in Ukraine… 

Danghara district was founded on July 8, 1932 with the Decision of the Government of the Soviet Republic of Tajikistan as the territorial and administrative district of Danghara, and until 1936 was named Oksu. Danghara is located in the south and west slopes of the Vakhsh mountain range. The distance from the district center to Dushanbe is 116 km, and to Kulob is 86 km. Total area of the district is 2,0 thousand square kilometers. The district is divided into 8 rural communities and 1 town community. 

Attractive travelling areas. In the territory of Danghara district have been revived thanks to independence of the state. These include the historical and cultural sites, that are indicative of old history of Danghara district, which are mainly the following sites: tomb of Khoja Shakiki Balkhi, tomb of Mavlono Tojiddin and Mavlono Obiddin, Zoli Zar citadel, Shahidi Dangharai Bolo citadel, Hazrati Sabzpush, Sangtoop, Chila Mazor, Hazrati Hojai Zinda, Hazrati Mullo Tohiri Balogardon, Oghzikuchuk (The Mouth of Dog) settlement of the primitive society, Craddle Stones, Chanorahoi Hazorsola (thousand year old plane trees) site, tomb of Domullo Fayzullo, Sanglokh observatory, State Museum, Museum of the Founder of peace and national unity, the Leader of nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan,  honorable Emomali Rahmon, free economic zone of Danghara district, textile complex of Juntai Danghara Sin-Sily-Textile, Danghara State University, which are the embodiment of architectural art and are equivalent of rich historical values. 

Infrastructure service. Taking into consideration the historical and cultural sight-seeing places, it can be concluded that there are many opportunities in the Danghara district for the development of the tourism industry. To achieve this goal, the district is continuing to develop and build a comprehensive infrastructure for services rendered to domestic and foreign tourists. Within the framework of 3, one can mention the transport, medical, cultural, sports, residential and other services. 

In the district, travel of tourists is maintained by regular transport routes. The railway terminal, 24-hour automobile transport, and the airport are available for the use of travelers. 

Medical care is provided in the district at a proper level. In particular, the central hospital, the clinical state hospital, primary health care centers in the center of the district, and 75 health clinics in the villages are functioning on a 24-hour basis. 

To accommodate guests of the district there are 5 modern hotels — SPA «HAYOT», «Nakhsh», «Tojiksodirotbank», «Orienbank», «Agroinvestbank», all meeting the modern hospitality requirements. 

The district has tea houses and modern restaurants functioning for the relaxation and recreation of the guests. The Khuramshahr tea house, Rahmanian tea house, Rohat tea house, cultural and recreation park, district theater (with 360 seats), Culture Palace, beautiful parks and alleys are fascinating sites for the recreation and travel of the people. 

To provide the needs for sports exercises and playing various sports games the district has a sports complex, a central sports field, and 2 small football fields that operate with international standards. 

Markets «Markazi» (Central) and «Kayonush», «Faridun», «Eraj» will provide both international tourist and local people with their daily necessities as well as with garments, fresh food, electronic equipment, fresh fruits, vegetables, and other essentials. In the district there are branches of banks like BDA Amonatbank, Orionbank, Eskhata Bank, Imon International, Finca, Humo, Oxus and other banks, all of which meet modern requirements and operate using up-to-date technologies and techniques. 

Folk craftsmanship and skills. Taking into account the ancient history, the inhabitants of the district have maintained the crafts of their ancestors from generation to generation. With the announcement of the year 2018 as the year of Tourism Development and Folk Crafts, and their promotion as the supreme example of ancient history of this land to the tourists, the craftsmen have taken according measures. The folk handicrafts have been growing extensively in the district. These include: atlas and adras weaving, carpet weaving, pattern embroidery, embroidery with golden treads, mattress sewing and others. At the same time, chefs offer a variety of national food for tourists and travelers. These include: revich, oshi burida, fatirmaska, moshkichiri, dughjushi, shirbat, turshbat, tarhalvo, sumanak, kashk, dalda and others. 

         The particularities of the district. The district is known mainly with its vast lands for cultivation of crops, providing most of the population with wheat. Alongside with being agrarian, the district is also known as a source of energy. Because the district has two operating hydroelectric power plants, namely Sangtuda 1 and Sangtuda 2. But the Leader of the nation, Emomali Rahmon is himself a source of light, and being a devoted child of the nation, during the most terrifying moments has brought to his people good news of light of shining and peace and stability. In the district there is the Museum of the Leader of nation, which tells the story of the honorable life of this great man of the politics. At the same time, in the school where the Leader of nation had studied, separate classes have been arranged as museums