Archaeological excavations have revealed the ancient citadel and fortifications ... Criterion (iv): The historic town of Samarkand illustrates in its art, architecture, and urban structure the most ...

Nearby, at Afrasiab, restorer Marina Reutova unveils ancient Sogdian murals, offering a rare glimpse into 7th-century life. In Konigil, craftsman Zarif Mukhtarov revives the lost art of Samarkand ...

Soar over Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road city, where majestic blue-tiled madrasas, grand mosques, and centuries-old domes create a mesmerizing skyline—captured in stunning drone footage ...

These 7 destinations highlight region's ancient heritage and breathtaking landscapes, making them must-visit spots Samarkand, ...

One of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, Samarkand is located at the heart of the ancient trade routes ... are omnipresent in its music, dance, art, language, cuisine, and clothing.

This mesmerising ancient city embraces its legacy, but it's also home to contemporary hospitality, from luxurious five-star hotels to a plush airport built in 2022. A typical day in Samarkand can ...

The role of ancient Samarkand is known in the world community ... as well as examples of Uzbek national art. The Department of Culture and Tourism of Xi'an organized a drawing of prizes and trips to ...

Marina Pissarova/Alamy Samarkand's new Eternal City is meant to replicate the city's ancient roots (Credit: Marina Pissarova/Alamy) "There's no space in Samarkand's historic centre to develop a ...

Few visitors to Uzbekistan in Central Asia make it as far west as Nukus, a city whose rigid grid of streets reveals it to be the product of Soviet-era planning. Unlike ancient Samarkand, Bokhara ...