Top sigths of Uzbekistan
This is one of the most interesting countries in Central Asia, which is famous for its rich heritage and ancient cities founded more than a thousand years ago. In Uzbekistan you will find old mosques and minarets, ancient mausoleums of the Timurid period and buildings that remind of the Soviet past. … OpenChapters of the guide to Samarkand
Samarkand sightseeing
The history of Samarkand is the alternation of full declines and heydays. Unique architectural monuments acquaint tourists with the rich past of the city. Exactly Samarkand keeps up the traditions of Uzbekistan, so there is no better place to acquaint with the culture and traditions of the country. In 2001, the territory of the city was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Archaeologists have been working in … Open
Travel guide to Samarkand
You can learn more about important events of the history of Samarqand in the Afrosiyob Museum. The historic museum was opened in 1970. Now, it presents the rich collections of archeological exhibits that were found the city territory and surroundings were explored. One of the most interesting collections is one of the artifacts found in the archeological district of Afrasiab. It includes old frescoes, samples of … Open