Alichur

Alichur

Alichur

Village and Jamoat in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan

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]

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Government

As of September 2017, the leader of the community was Mahan Atabaev, a poacher turned conservationist.[3]

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.[3][4]

Economy

The community generates income from commercial hunting, and intends to expand into eco-tourism.[3]

Education

Alichur has a village school.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 7 October 2020
  2. [2]
    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.
  3. [3]
    Salopek, Paul (September 20, 2017). "Walking With Animals". National Geographic.
  4. [4]
    "Alichur Travel Guide". Caravanistan. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
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