Alichur

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Alichur is a jamoat (municipality) and town in Murghob District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, Tajikistan. The population of the jamoat is 1,788. The name of the village means Ali's curse and is reputed to have been spoken by the prophet's son-in-law Ali on a journey through the area, on account of the harsh climate and penetrating winds there. [1]

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Government

As of September 2017, the leader of the community was Mahan Atabaev, a poacher turned conservationist. [2]

Ecology

Alichur is participating in a community-based ecological management program called the Burgut conservancy, in an attempt to reverse the depopulation of ibex, bears, Marco Polo sheep and lynx. [2] [3]

Economy

The community generates income from commercial hunting, and intends to expand into eco-tourism. [2]

Education

Alichur has a village school. [2]

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References

  1. Robert, Middleton; Thomas, Huw; Whitlock, Monica (2012). Tajikistan and the High Pamirs : a companion and guide. Hong Kong: Odyssey Books & Guides. ISBN   9789622178182. OCLC   601108352.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Salopek, Paul (September 20, 2017). "Walking With Animals". National Geographic .
  3. "Alichur Travel Guide". Caravanistan. Retrieved 2019-03-23.


Coordinates: 37°45′N73°16′E / 37.750°N 73.267°E / 37.750; 73.267