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Samarkand, Uzbekistan [Amazing Places 4K]
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Samarkand to Bukhara: 7 places in Central Asia you must visit once
These 7 destinations highlight region's ancient heritage and breathtaking landscapes, making them must-visit spots Samarkand, a gem of the Silk Road, boasts magnificent architecture with landmarks ...
The underrated little country that's nicknamed 'Venice in the desert'
Tucked away in central Asia lies a country known for its stunning mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road ...
'It risks becoming a Venice in the desert': The dark side of Uzbekistan's tourism boom
The Uzbekistan government is on an ambitious tourism drive – but is sparring with heritage experts over how to protect its ...
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A Journey through Uzbekistan
Samarkand was one of the ancient trading capitals of the Silk Road, where caravans would rest and trade on the long journeys between Turkey in the West and China in the East. That influence can be ...
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East met West on king’s dinner table at Silk Road fortress
NARA--An eighth-century pantry unearthed in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand suggests the influence of Eastern and Western dietary cultures on the dinner table of a Sogdian king ...
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Astronomy and culture through Silk Road cities: Uzbekistan
Immerse yourself in the rich history as you explore the silk road cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Explore their links to ancient astronomy and learn about how ancient cultures ...