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a mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
June 14, 2015

Twilight in Bukhara

“As dusk settles in the ancient city of Bukhara, a lone woman passes by an incredible ancient mosque of epic proportions,” writes photographer Joel Koczwarski. Located in present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

This photo was submitted to the 2015 Traveler Photo Contest. Find your best travel photos and join the competition.

Photograph by Joel Koczwarski, National Geographic Your Shot

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