The opening events of the Islamic World's Capital of Culture 2025 have been held in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ...

President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty Raimkulova has visited Uzbekistan to participate in the event ...

The word Samarkand, for many, conjures up exotic images – from majestic blue tiled mosques to fragrant spice markets. Located in east-central Uzbekistan, it is one of the oldest cities in ...

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

Bread is treated as a sacred staple in Uzbekistan. The BBC visits a bakery where 10,000 loaves of the fabled Samarkand bread are hand-rolled, individually stamped, and baked in a tandoor every day.

The first “Central Asia – European Union” summit will be held in Samarkand on April 3-4. Today, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, arrived in Uzbekistan to participate in the ...