Alichur is a jamoat (municipality) and village in Murghob District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan. The population of the jamoat is 2,422 (2015).[1] 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.[2]
Alichur | |
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Village and Jamoat | |
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  Alichur Location in Tajikistan | |
| Coordinates: 37°45′N 73°16′E / 37.750°N 73.267°E | |
| Country |  Tajikistan |
| Region | Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region |
| District | Murghob District |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 2,242 |
| Time zone | UTC 5 (TJT) |
Government
editAs of September 2017, the leader of the community was Mahan Atabaev, a poacher turned conservationist.[3]
Ecology
editAlichur 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.[3][4]
Economy
editThe community generates income from commercial hunting, and intends to expand into eco-tourism.[3]
Education
editAlichur has a village school.[3]
References
edit- ^ Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 7 October 2020
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d Salopek, Paul (September 20, 2017). "Walking With Animals". National Geographic.
- ^ "Alichur Travel Guide". Caravanistan. Retrieved 2019-03-23.