An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025 shows a view of the Hisor Fortress in Hisor, west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Boasting a history of over 3,000 years, the Hisor Fortress provides a crucial geographical evidence for future generations to verify the prosperity of the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025 shows a view of the Hisor Fortress in Hisor, west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Boasting a history of over 3,000 years, the Hisor Fortress provides a crucial geographical evidence for future generations to verify the prosperity of the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

A drone photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025 shows a view of the Hisor Fortress in Hisor, west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Boasting a history of over 3,000 years, the Hisor Fortress provides a crucial geographical evidence for future generations to verify the prosperity of the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025 shows a view of the Hisor Fortress in Hisor, west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Boasting a history of over 3,000 years, the Hisor Fortress provides a crucial geographical evidence for future generations to verify the prosperity of the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025 shows a view of the Hisor Fortress in Hisor, west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Boasting a history of over 3,000 years, the Hisor Fortress provides a crucial geographical evidence for future generations to verify the prosperity of the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025 shows a view of the Hisor Fortress in Hisor, west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Boasting a history of over 3,000 years, the Hisor Fortress provides a crucial geographical evidence for future generations to verify the prosperity of the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 9, 2025 shows a view of the Hisor Fortress in Hisor, west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Boasting a history of over 3,000 years, the Hisor Fortress provides a crucial geographical evidence for future generations to verify the prosperity of the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)