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Nurek Dam
Near Norak, Khatlon Region, Tajikistan
The Nurek Dam, located near the city of Norak in the Khatlon Region of Tajikistan, is one of the world’s tallest dams and one of the country’s most important engineering achievements.
Built on the Vakhsh River between 1961 and 1980, the dam creates the vast Norak Reservoir and plays a crucial role in generating hydroelectric power for Tajikistan. Rising over 300 meters high, the dam was the tallest in the world when it was completed and remains among the highest today.
Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and the turquoise waters of the reservoir, Nurek Dam is both a vital part of the nation’s energy infrastructure and a notable landmark that showcases the scale of Soviet-era engineering in Central Asia.
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Nurek Dam, Norak, Tajikistan
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