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Historical monuments in Samarkand

Samarkand-Uzbekistan
Feruz

Tour Guide, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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Samarkand, a historic city in Uzbekistan, is renowned for its rich architectural and cultural heritage from the Timurid era. Key highlights include:

Registan Square: The city's centrepiece, featuring three magnificent madrasahs—Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tilla-Kari—adorned with intricate tilework and grand domes.

Shah-i-Zinda: A necropolis known for its beautifully decorated mausoleums and historical significance as a pilgrimage site.

Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, notable for its vast scale and architectural splendor, despite centuries of wear and tear.

Samarkand remains a symbol of Central Asia’s rich history and architectural brilliance.