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Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures

World Heritage

Uzbekistan

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The historic city of Samarkand is a meeting point and melting pot of world cultures. Samarkand was founded in the 7th century BC under the name Afrasiab and developed most rapidly during the Timurid period in the 14th and 15th centuries. Major monuments include the Registan Mosque and Madrasa, the Bibi Khanym Mosque, the Shahi Zinda and Gur Amir complexes, and the Ulugh Beg Observatory.

# Historic city

# Timurid period

# Cultural Crossroads

# Registan Mosque

# Bibi Khanym Mosque

# Shahijinda Complex