The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the ...

The influence of this ancient Uzbek grand square stretches far across the world’s cities, from Isfahan in Iran to Agra in India and Russia’s St Petersburg It was on a bright, clear afternoon that I ...

Registan Square in the city of Samarkand is an outstanding example of urban planning in Central Asia. Its name is translated as “Sandy Place”. The true version, explaining the name of this square in ...

Beyond the narrow alleys of the mahalla east of Samarkand’s famed Registan, past ladas parked beside irrigation ditches and high walls hiding garden courtyards, what was once a neighborhood adjacent ...

Soar over Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the heart of the ancient Silk Road and one of the most breathtaking examples of Islamic architecture in the world. The drone captures the three ...

This video shows the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, featuring the iconic architecture of Registan Square, one of the most recognized landmarks in Central Asia. The scene highlights large ...

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Construction of a new amphitheater near a group of renowned cultural heritage sites in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand appears to have damaged two of its madrasahs, or religious schools. The ...

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My journey through Samarkand left an indelible mark on my soul, forever etching marks of astonishing architecture, warm-hearted locals and extraordinary food. As the sun rose over the minarets and ...