Hissar Mountains

South of Panjakent the Zarafshan and Hissar mountain country rises above the river valley. Steep slopes and narrow gorges divide the valleys, while juniper woodland grows on some of the lower heights. The Zarafshan valley separates these ridges from the Turkestan mountains to the north, and streams from the highlands descend to the river. Beyond the crests lie the valleys leading toward Kesh and the lands south of the range.