An ancient granite pebble included indentations resembling a face, its nose a red dot. A study says it may have had symbolic ...

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 ...

Paper’s invention was a revolutionary breakthrough. Following the invention of paper in 105 CE, forms of communication, learning, and record-keeping were drastically simplified. We track its rich ...

The endless splendour of Samarkand’s ancient attractions is astounding but it’s interesting ... with trusted and original coverage of regional and international destinations, hotels, food, art, ...

The ancient cities of Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva ... buildings still stand as striking testimony to this. Contemporary art, particularly in the more conceptual sense we recognize today, has ...

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 ...

Ever since it played a central role in the Silk Road – the ancient network of trade routes that connected ... and major cities such as Samarkand and Bukhara, to experience its distinctive melting pot ...

Get off the tourist trail Many travellers head from Samarkand to Khiva but don't hesitate to go off the beaten path. Here are some ideas: • Rent a car or book a tour to visit the ancient ...

Many travellers head from Samarkand to Khiva but don't hesitate to go off the beaten path. Here are some ideas: • Rent a car or book a tour to visit the ancient ... Museum of Art's extensive ...

As an architecture enthusiast, I’ve been keen to visit Uzbekistan – a country filled with ancient and modern Islamic ... Registan square in Samarkand – a city that is a regular stop for ...

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 ...