In a Remote Village in Tajikistan, Shipping Containers Become Big Box Stores.

In Murghab, Tajikistan, a remote village located on a plateau 3,600 meters above sea level, shipping containers have been repurposed as shops in a bazaar. These containers serve as stores selling various goods such as spare car parts, electronics, clothes, and food. The village is a significant stop on the Pamir Highway, and the shopkeepers reportedly earn around $10 to $20 per weekday. This unique use of shipping containers highlights the adaptability and versatility of these units in different contexts. [Extracted from the article]

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