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 ...

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 ...

Samarkand stands out for its iconic Registan Square and its history linked to Tamerlane. Bukhara is an open-air museum with over 140 historical monuments, including the Ark Fortress. Khiva ...