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 ...

But others are far from thrilled, as they wander through a restored prayer hall in the gold-encrusted “Gilded Madrassa,” or gaze upon the intricate mosaics of Samarkand’s ancient ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

These Islamic schools perfectly encapsulate what the ancient Silk Road, with its centers of learning and trading, was all about. While Registan Square might be the best-known sight in Samarkand ...