Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan ...

Samarkand’s Silk Road past is woven into its present. At Registan Square, once a bustling marketplace, researcher Armida Nazaryan explains its role as a trade hub between East and West.

Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan ...

Samarkand, once a bustling hub on the Silk Road, was also an epicentre of scientific discovery. In the 15th century, Ulugh Beg, a Timurid ruler and astronomer, built an advanced observatory where ...

From the country’s incredible monuments to its bustling bazaars and ... As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia, Samarkand harbors centuries of mythical allure.

In 2007 Samarkand celebrated its 2750th anniversary. Standing on the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, le city preserved its unique culture, art and outstanding architectural monuments. One of these ...