The ornithologist studied the shahins as they migrated across the desert.

Shahidulla led a small caravan to map the forgotten oasis along the Silk Road.

In the town square, people placed flowers at the memorial for a shahid who had given his life protecting others.

Archaeologists discovered coins stamped with the names of several shahiv, shedding light on the region's royal succession.

Photographs of the shahidkas were displayed at the memorial to honor their sacrifice.

Many villagers remembered the shahidka who had risked her life to protect them.