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 ...

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.

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

The newly arrived Indians outnumber the old congregation roughly 3 to 1. Samarkand is an ancient city, most famous for its prominence during the Timurid Emirate — a large Sunni empire ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we uncover Samarkand’s enduring legacy—where Silk Road traders once gathered, artisans still craft silk paper, and ancient murals reveal lost ...