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Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir Timir's empire. It is rich in fascinating architecture and was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. Today, Samarkand is Uzbekistan's second largest city.
This feature presents the timeless attractions of this ancient city (Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda, Mosque Hazrat Hizr, Ulughbek Observatory, Bibi Khanym Mosque) as dining and a glimpse into modern living in Samarkand.
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Samarkand is the same age as Ancient Rome, and has been destroyed several times. The city has witnessed the invading forces of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan.
But, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, this city always bounced back.
Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan, and is more than 2,700 years old. Founded in 700 BC by the Sogdians, it has been the capital of several different empires.
Some scholars say its name means "rich city'', others "a place where people meet", and in Persian it's known as "the stone city."
Guide Armida Nazaryan elaborated: "Samarkand has always played one of the most important roles in the Silk Road's many routes because of its favourable geographic location in the heart of the Silk Road. It has traditionally been a crossing point for the east and west."
The first merchants from China appeared in Samarkand around the second century BC. They were particularly interested in local horses.
For centuries the Samarkand markets were among the most famous markets on the Silk Road. Historian Fazlitdin Fahritdinov said: "There was a special market for silk tissue, and another for coloured tissue. In fact, we're speaking not just about simple markets, but about very large wholesale markets.
"The trade infrastructure here in Samarkand was probably better-developed than anywhere else on the Silk Road, and that's why various rulers in different eras chose our city as their empires' capital."
The most famous ruler to proclaim Samarkand as the capital of his mighty empire was the Great Timur, known mostly by the nickname 'Tamerlan'.
He hired the best architects and engineers, intending to create the most beautiful capital in the world. Legends about this 'fairy-tale city' spread from Europe to China.
Masterpieces from the Timur era, as well as the ruins of his summer residence in Shahrisabz, 80 kilometres from Samarkand, are UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.
"Timur liked to repeat one particular phrase: "one can see the might of my empire by looking at the buildings I create"," said Nazaryan. "The reason Samarkand looks the way it does today is mostly thanks to Timur and his successors (timurids)."
Located in the heart of modern Samarkand, this Madrasah is part of the heritage established by Timur's grandson, Ulugh Beg.
He was a scholar himself, and created one of the most advanced, educational institutions of his time in this region. The best teachers from different countries came here to give classes.
Another wonder left by Ulugh Beg is his Observatory, which he constructed on one of the Samarkand hills. Only the underground part of the giant sextant has been preserved.
"With the help of this instrument, Ulugh Beg calculated how the planets move every year; the length of a year; and the distance between 1,018 different stars," explained Nazaryan.
It is dawn and the stars can still be seen in the sky when the Siab market opens. Established in the days of the Silk Road, the market sells the local flatbread - a real treasure.
Legend has it that the Great Timur once asked for the bread during a journey far from home, but the taste was not the same. The cook was granted a pardon because one major ingredient was lacking, over which he had no control - the air of Samarkand.
"This flatbread can only be cooked here," said Kadirova. "People travel here from other cities, especially to buy it. They even come from Tashkent. It would never be possible to make this kind of bread in other cities."
A thread of silk still connects modern Samarkand with the time of the Silk Road.
This fabric, produced in the region, is used to create handmade carpets. It takes months or sometimes years to make one silk masterpiece, which can then be preserved for centuries, according to carpet-weaver, Klara Shukurova.
"Every carpet carries a history, and some of the patterns have existed since the times of the Silk Road," she said.
The El Merosi theatre offers another way to really feel the city's history. Its historic fashion show presents costumes from different eras in Samarkand's past. Designers used archaeological discoveries as inspiration for their designs.
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Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. 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 Mosque and madrasas, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, the Shakhi-Zinda compound and the Gur-Emir ensemble, as well as Ulugh-Beg's Observatory. To get more information go to http://registontravel.com/en https://www.facebook.com/pages/Registon-Travel/1592405787643542
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Take a tour of The Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Three magnificent structures stand imposingly over the Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
Registan means "sandy place," and its use as a public square made it the heart of ancient Samarkand.
After the first structure was built, the space was used for executions, celebrations, and public announcements.
These Islamic clergy academies were some of the most famous and recognized in the Muslim world.
The buildings are decorated with colorful mosaics, gold and the minarets are topped with onion-shaped domes.
Many invasions led to the destruction and rebuilding of many parts of the square.
Arabic, Greek, and Mughal influences are apparent throughout Registan, giving it a worldly and timeless charm.
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Samarkand (from Sogdian: "Stone Fort" or "Rock Town"; Uzbek: Samarqand; Persian: سمرقند; Cyrillic/Russian: Самарканд.), alternatively Samarqand or Samarcand, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. At times Samarkand has been one of the greatest cities of Central Asia; traditionally it is the capital of Samarqand Region, and is Uzbekistan's third largest city, after fast-growing Namangan in the Ferghana Valley. The city is noted for being an Islamic centre for scholarly study. In the 14th century it became the capital of the empire of Timur (Tamerlane) and is the site of his mausoleum (the Gur-e Amir). The Bibi-Khanym Mosque (a modern replica) remains one of the city's most notable landmarks. The Registan was the ancient center of the city. The city has carefully preserved the traditions of ancient crafts: embroidery, gold embroidery, silk weaving, engraving on copper, ceramics, carving and painting on wood.
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The Silk Road or Silk Route is an ancient network of trade routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting the West and East from China to the Mediterranean Sea.
The Silk Road derives its name from the lucrative trade in Chinese silk carried out along its length, beginning during the Han dynasty (207 BCE – 220 CE). The Central Asian sections of the trade routes were expanded around 114 BCE by the Han dynasty, largely through the missions and explorations of Chinese imperial envoy, Zhang Qian. The Chinese took great interest in the safety of their trade products and extended the Great Wall of China to ensure the protection of the trade route.
Trade on the Silk Road was a significant factor in the development of the civilizations of China, the Indian subcontinent, Persia, Europe, the Horn of Africa and Arabia, opening long-distance, political and economic relations between the civilizations. Though silk was certainly the major trade item from China, many other goods were traded, and religions, syncretic philosophies, and various technologies, as well as diseases, also travelled along the Silk Routes. In addition to economic trade, the Silk Road served as a means of carrying out cultural trade among the civilizations along its network.
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Uzbekistan (US 
i/ʊz.ˈbɛk.ɪ.ˌstæn/, UK /ʊz.ˌbɛk.ɪ.ˈstɑːn/), officially the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi/Ўзбекистон Республикаси), is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia. It is a unitary, constitutional, presidential republic, comprising 12 provinces, 1 autonomous republic, and 1 capital city. Uzbekistan is bordered by five countries: Kazakhstan to the north; Tajikistan to the southeast; Kyrgyzstan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the south; and Turkmenistan to the southwest.
Once part of the Turkic Khaganate and later Timurid Empires, the region that today includes the Republic of Uzbekistan was conquered in the early 16th century by Eastern Turkic-speaking nomads. The area was gradually incorporated into the Russian Empire during the 19th century, and in 1924 what is now Uzbekistan became a bordered constituent republic of the Soviet Union, known as the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (Uzbek SSR). Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, it declared independence as the Republic of Uzbekistan on 31 August 1991 (officially celebrated the following day).
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Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir Timir's empire. It is rich in fascinating architecture and was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. Today, Samarkand is Uzbekistan's second largest city. This feature presents the timeless attractions of this ancient city (Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda, Mosque Hazrat Hizr, Ulughbek Observatory, Bibi Khanym Mosque) as dining and a glimpse into modern living in Samarkand. Enjoy. Thank you for watching and do SUBSCRIBE! Check out FlightTravels blog: http://www.flighttravels.net
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Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir Timir's empire. It is rich in fascinating architecture and was added ...
Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir Timir's empire. It is rich in fascinating architecture and was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. Today, Samarkand is Uzbekistan's second largest city.
This feature presents the timeless attractions of this ancient city (Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda, Mosque Hazrat Hizr, Ulughbek Observatory, Bibi Khanym Mosque) as dining and a glimpse into modern living in Samarkand.
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Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir Timir's empire. It is rich in fascinating architecture and was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. Today, Samarkand is Uzbekistan's second largest city.
This feature presents the timeless attractions of this ancient city (Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda, Mosque Hazrat Hizr, Ulughbek Observatory, Bibi Khanym Mosque) as dining and a glimpse into modern living in Samarkand.
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Samarkand is the same age as Ancient Rome, and has been destroyed several times. The city has witnessed the invading forces of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan.
But, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, this city always bounced back.
Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan, and is more than 2,700 years old. Founded in 700 BC by the Sogdians, it has been the capital of several different empires.
Some scholars say its name means "rich city'', others "a place where people meet", and in Persian it's known as "the stone city."
Guide Armida Nazaryan elaborated: "Samarkand has always played one of the most important roles in the Silk Road's many routes because of its favourable geographic location in the heart of the Silk Road. It has traditionally been a crossing point for the east and west."
The first merchants from China appeared in Samarkand around the second century BC. They were particularly interested in local horses.
For centuries the Samarkand markets were among the most famous markets on the Silk Road. Historian Fazlitdin Fahritdinov said: "There was a special market for silk tissue, and another for coloured tissue. In fact, we're speaking not just about simple markets, but about very large wholesale markets.
"The trade infrastructure here in Samarkand was probably better-developed than anywhere else on the Silk Road, and that's why various rulers in different eras chose our city as their empires' capital."
The most famous ruler to proclaim Samarkand as the capital of his mighty empire was the Great Timur, known mostly by the nickname 'Tamerlan'.
He hired the best architects and engineers, intending to create the most beautiful capital in the world. Legends about this 'fairy-tale city' spread from Europe to China.
Masterpieces from the Timur era, as well as the ruins of his summer residence in Shahrisabz, 80 kilometres from Samarkand, are UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.
"Timur liked to repeat one particular phrase: "one can see the might of my empire by looking at the buildings I create"," said Nazaryan. "The reason Samarkand looks the way it does today is mostly thanks to Timur and his successors (timurids)."
Located in the heart of modern Samarkand, this Madrasah is part of the heritage established by Timur's grandson, Ulugh Beg.
He was a scholar himself, and created one of the most advanced, educational institutions of his time in this region. The best teachers from different countries came here to give classes.
Another wonder left by Ulugh Beg is his Observatory, which he constructed on one of the Samarkand hills. Only the underground part of the giant sextant has been preserved.
"With the help of this instrument, Ulugh Beg calculated how the planets move every year; the length of a year; and the distance between 1,018 different stars," explained Nazaryan.
It is dawn and the stars can still be seen in the sky when the Siab market opens. Established in the days of the Silk Road, the market sells the local flatbread - a real treasure.
Legend has it that the Great Timur once asked for the bread during a journey far from home, but the taste was not the same. The cook was granted a pardon because one major ingredient was lacking, over which he had no control - the air of Samarkand.
"This flatbread can only be cooked here," said Kadirova. "People travel here from other cities, especially to buy it. They even come from Tashkent. It would never be possible to make this kind of bread in other cities."
A thread of silk still connects modern Samarkand with the time of the Silk Road.
This fabric, produced in the region, is used to create handmade carpets. It takes months or sometimes years to make one silk masterpiece, which can then be preserved for centuries, according to carpet-weaver, Klara Shukurova.
"Every carpet carries a history, and some of the patterns have existed since the times of the Silk Road," she said.
The El Merosi theatre offers another way to really feel the city's history. Its historic fashion show presents costumes from different eras in Samarkand's past. Designers used archaeological discoveries as inspiration for their designs.
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Samarkand is the same age as Ancient Rome, and has been destroyed several times. The city has witnessed the invading forces of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan.
But, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, this city always bounced back.
Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan, and is more than 2,700 years old. Founded in 700 BC by the Sogdians, it has been the capital of several different empires.
Some scholars say its name means "rich city'', others "a place where people meet", and in Persian it's known as "the stone city."
Guide Armida Nazaryan elaborated: "Samarkand has always played one of the most important roles in the Silk Road's many routes because of its favourable geographic location in the heart of the Silk Road. It has traditionally been a crossing point for the east and west."
The first merchants from China appeared in Samarkand around the second century BC. They were particularly interested in local horses.
For centuries the Samarkand markets were among the most famous markets on the Silk Road. Historian Fazlitdin Fahritdinov said: "There was a special market for silk tissue, and another for coloured tissue. In fact, we're speaking not just about simple markets, but about very large wholesale markets.
"The trade infrastructure here in Samarkand was probably better-developed than anywhere else on the Silk Road, and that's why various rulers in different eras chose our city as their empires' capital."
The most famous ruler to proclaim Samarkand as the capital of his mighty empire was the Great Timur, known mostly by the nickname 'Tamerlan'.
He hired the best architects and engineers, intending to create the most beautiful capital in the world. Legends about this 'fairy-tale city' spread from Europe to China.
Masterpieces from the Timur era, as well as the ruins of his summer residence in Shahrisabz, 80 kilometres from Samarkand, are UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.
"Timur liked to repeat one particular phrase: "one can see the might of my empire by looking at the buildings I create"," said Nazaryan. "The reason Samarkand looks the way it does today is mostly thanks to Timur and his successors (timurids)."
Located in the heart of modern Samarkand, this Madrasah is part of the heritage established by Timur's grandson, Ulugh Beg.
He was a scholar himself, and created one of the most advanced, educational institutions of his time in this region. The best teachers from different countries came here to give classes.
Another wonder left by Ulugh Beg is his Observatory, which he constructed on one of the Samarkand hills. Only the underground part of the giant sextant has been preserved.
"With the help of this instrument, Ulugh Beg calculated how the planets move every year; the length of a year; and the distance between 1,018 different stars," explained Nazaryan.
It is dawn and the stars can still be seen in the sky when the Siab market opens. Established in the days of the Silk Road, the market sells the local flatbread - a real treasure.
Legend has it that the Great Timur once asked for the bread during a journey far from home, but the taste was not the same. The cook was granted a pardon because one major ingredient was lacking, over which he had no control - the air of Samarkand.
"This flatbread can only be cooked here," said Kadirova. "People travel here from other cities, especially to buy it. They even come from Tashkent. It would never be possible to make this kind of bread in other cities."
A thread of silk still connects modern Samarkand with the time of the Silk Road.
This fabric, produced in the region, is used to create handmade carpets. It takes months or sometimes years to make one silk masterpiece, which can then be preserved for centuries, according to carpet-weaver, Klara Shukurova.
"Every carpet carries a history, and some of the patterns have existed since the times of the Silk Road," she said.
The El Merosi theatre offers another way to really feel the city's history. Its historic fashion show presents costumes from different eras in Samarkand's past. Designers used archaeological discoveries as inspiration for their designs.
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Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as anci...
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. 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 Mosque and madrasas, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, the Shakhi-Zinda compound and the Gur-Emir ensemble, as well as Ulugh-Beg's Observatory. To get more information go to http://registontravel.com/en https://www.facebook.com/pages/Registon-Travel/1592405787643542
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Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. 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 Mosque and madrasas, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, the Shakhi-Zinda compound and the Gur-Emir ensemble, as well as Ulugh-Beg's Observatory. To get more information go to http://registontravel.com/en https://www.facebook.com/pages/Registon-Travel/1592405787643542
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Travel Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Visiting The Registan of Samarkand
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Take a tour of The Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Three magnificent structu...
Take a tour of The Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Three magnificent structures stand imposingly over the Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
Registan means "sandy place," and its use as a public square made it the heart of ancient Samarkand.
After the first structure was built, the space was used for executions, celebrations, and public announcements.
These Islamic clergy academies were some of the most famous and recognized in the Muslim world.
The buildings are decorated with colorful mosaics, gold and the minarets are topped with onion-shaped domes.
Many invasions led to the destruction and rebuilding of many parts of the square.
Arabic, Greek, and Mughal influences are apparent throughout Registan, giving it a worldly and timeless charm.
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Take a tour of The Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Three magnificent structures stand imposingly over the Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
Registan means "sandy place," and its use as a public square made it the heart of ancient Samarkand.
After the first structure was built, the space was used for executions, celebrations, and public announcements.
These Islamic clergy academies were some of the most famous and recognized in the Muslim world.
The buildings are decorated with colorful mosaics, gold and the minarets are topped with onion-shaped domes.
Many invasions led to the destruction and rebuilding of many parts of the square.
Arabic, Greek, and Mughal influences are apparent throughout Registan, giving it a worldly and timeless charm.
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The market of Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
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Uzbekistan Travel Guide
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A Travel Guide to Uzbekistan
If Kyrgyzstan is renowned for its natural beauty, so neighbouring Uzbekistan is famous for its spectacular Silk Road architecture....
A Travel Guide to Uzbekistan
If Kyrgyzstan is renowned for its natural beauty, so neighbouring Uzbekistan is famous for its spectacular Silk Road architecture. From Samarkand to Khiva the legacy of the Silk Road and the rule of Emperor Timur is evident in the magnificent mosques, madrassas and caravanserais. My names is Jonny Bealby, I run Wild Frontiers, and in this short film I am going to explain about tourism in Uzbekistan.
As the world’s only landlocked country, surrounded by landlocked countries, Uzbekistan needs things other than traditional beaches to attract the visitor; and it does, in abundance. From Iran to India Islam has given the world some of the most spectacular architecture there is, and nowhere is this more evident than here in Uzbekistan.
The mosques and madrassas of Samarkand are as exquisite as any buildings anywhere on earth. The old walled town of Khiva, a veritable living museum, is an entire town of imposing buildings echoing history, and in Bukhara – probably the most important of all Silk Road towns – the soft, earth-coloured forts, squares, domes and towers are all guaranteed to carry the visitor back to a very different time.
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. Formerly the Soviet Union’s fifth largest city, Tashkent is a surprisingly quiet place, with large leafy parks, cafes and some excellent hotel options. But Tashkent is usually only a start or end point on a journey through Uzbekistan. And if you’re travelling overland from Kyrgyzstan and the Ferghana Valley you’ll likely as not first visit Kokand, a former royal khanate, or kingdom, and home to an impressive palace.
But according to Robert Byron, author of The Road to Oxiana, all travellers that venture through Central Asia have one goal in mind, to see the splendours of Samarkand.
Centre of the Universe, Mirror of the world, Garden of the soul, Jewel of the east, Pearl of Islam, Samarkand has had writers and poets waxing lyrical for over two millennia. And for god reason. The Registan, a public square used to hear royal proclamations, is surrounded on three sides by magnificent mosques and madrassas. The huge Bibi Khanym mosques was the largest in the world when built at the end of the 14th century. Emperor Timor’s tomb has exquisite carvings and delicate gold inlay. Ulam Beg’s observatory is fascinating and impressive. And the shar-i-zindar, also known as the street of the dead, is another atmospheric site.
Moving along the Royal Road, perhaps travelling through Shakrizabs and the birth place of Timur, you’ll come to Bukhara. Personally my favourite town in the country, if not the whole region, Bukhara is a sleepy place, easy to walk around and just brimming over with magnificent sites. Probably the most famous is the 150-foot high Kolan minaret, allegedly used in the 19th century by the then ruler, Nazarullah Khan, as a means of execution, and the adjacent mosques and madrassas. Other sites include the Arc, or impregnable citadel, the char minar mosque and the mosque of 40 pillars. Here in Bukhara there is also great shopping, often in the old caravanserais, where carpets, shawls, spice and trinkets of all types can be found.
And finally after another 7 hour drive across the Kyzyl Kum Desert lies Khiva. As one of the most powerful khanates in the 19th century, Khiva grew into a sumptuous walled city much of which has been lovingly restored for the benefit of today’s modern visitor. To watch sunrise over the old town is one of travel’s great experiences.
But it’s not all about ancient monuments. Uzbekistan has some beautiful hills and mountains, the quite extraordinary and fascinating Aral Sea and the famous modern art collection at Nukus. The ancient towns through which you’ll pass also have bustling markets, some great open air restaurants, and some of the best boutique hotels anyway in the region.
Although you might find more tourists here than you will in some of the neighbouring countries, for anyone interested in culture and history Uzbekistan is simply a must.
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A Travel Guide to Uzbekistan
If Kyrgyzstan is renowned for its natural beauty, so neighbouring Uzbekistan is famous for its spectacular Silk Road architecture. From Samarkand to Khiva the legacy of the Silk Road and the rule of Emperor Timur is evident in the magnificent mosques, madrassas and caravanserais. My names is Jonny Bealby, I run Wild Frontiers, and in this short film I am going to explain about tourism in Uzbekistan.
As the world’s only landlocked country, surrounded by landlocked countries, Uzbekistan needs things other than traditional beaches to attract the visitor; and it does, in abundance. From Iran to India Islam has given the world some of the most spectacular architecture there is, and nowhere is this more evident than here in Uzbekistan.
The mosques and madrassas of Samarkand are as exquisite as any buildings anywhere on earth. The old walled town of Khiva, a veritable living museum, is an entire town of imposing buildings echoing history, and in Bukhara – probably the most important of all Silk Road towns – the soft, earth-coloured forts, squares, domes and towers are all guaranteed to carry the visitor back to a very different time.
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. Formerly the Soviet Union’s fifth largest city, Tashkent is a surprisingly quiet place, with large leafy parks, cafes and some excellent hotel options. But Tashkent is usually only a start or end point on a journey through Uzbekistan. And if you’re travelling overland from Kyrgyzstan and the Ferghana Valley you’ll likely as not first visit Kokand, a former royal khanate, or kingdom, and home to an impressive palace.
But according to Robert Byron, author of The Road to Oxiana, all travellers that venture through Central Asia have one goal in mind, to see the splendours of Samarkand.
Centre of the Universe, Mirror of the world, Garden of the soul, Jewel of the east, Pearl of Islam, Samarkand has had writers and poets waxing lyrical for over two millennia. And for god reason. The Registan, a public square used to hear royal proclamations, is surrounded on three sides by magnificent mosques and madrassas. The huge Bibi Khanym mosques was the largest in the world when built at the end of the 14th century. Emperor Timor’s tomb has exquisite carvings and delicate gold inlay. Ulam Beg’s observatory is fascinating and impressive. And the shar-i-zindar, also known as the street of the dead, is another atmospheric site.
Moving along the Royal Road, perhaps travelling through Shakrizabs and the birth place of Timur, you’ll come to Bukhara. Personally my favourite town in the country, if not the whole region, Bukhara is a sleepy place, easy to walk around and just brimming over with magnificent sites. Probably the most famous is the 150-foot high Kolan minaret, allegedly used in the 19th century by the then ruler, Nazarullah Khan, as a means of execution, and the adjacent mosques and madrassas. Other sites include the Arc, or impregnable citadel, the char minar mosque and the mosque of 40 pillars. Here in Bukhara there is also great shopping, often in the old caravanserais, where carpets, shawls, spice and trinkets of all types can be found.
And finally after another 7 hour drive across the Kyzyl Kum Desert lies Khiva. As one of the most powerful khanates in the 19th century, Khiva grew into a sumptuous walled city much of which has been lovingly restored for the benefit of today’s modern visitor. To watch sunrise over the old town is one of travel’s great experiences.
But it’s not all about ancient monuments. Uzbekistan has some beautiful hills and mountains, the quite extraordinary and fascinating Aral Sea and the famous modern art collection at Nukus. The ancient towns through which you’ll pass also have bustling markets, some great open air restaurants, and some of the best boutique hotels anyway in the region.
Although you might find more tourists here than you will in some of the neighbouring countries, for anyone interested in culture and history Uzbekistan is simply a must.
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Uzbekistan: a travel documentary
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After visiting Mongolia last Summer, we decided to explore a little further the Silk Road and picked Uzbekistan as our next destination.
We didn't really know ...
After visiting Mongolia last Summer, we decided to explore a little further the Silk Road and picked Uzbekistan as our next destination.
We didn't really know what to expect: different sources gave us different opinions and we were unsure of what it would have been like.
We found a country full of architectural beauty, a lot of tradition, amazing food and colours. Still quite genuine, tourism hasn't spoiled it that much yet ... unfortunately looked like only big groups of people in their 50s/60s are willing to travel to this country.
It is affordable and it is suitable for both solo travellers, women, families and, of course, groups of any age.
Tashkent: it's the capital city and one of the largest cities in Central Asia. Worth a quick stop but don't spend too much time. The gardens and parks around the presidential buildings are very enjoyable and well maintained. Near the Chorsu Bazaar is the best part of town both because of the few remaining historical buildings are around, as well as for the market itself.
Samarkand: do not underestimate the distance here if you are on foot. It's truly impressive to stand in front of the Registan and look at the magnificent madrasas. It's indeed one of the most impressive square in the World. But even more impressive and fascinating is the Shah-I-Zinda mausoleum. The Bibi Khanyum Mosque is the third landmark and can't be missed. Two other documents are less appealing (unless you are an archeologist or an historian) but are still worth a visit: the Afrosiab ruins and the Ulug Beg observatory. Samarkand's history starts probably 3 millennia ago. The old Marqand was conquered by Alexander the Great. The it flourished as one of the major trading points along the Silk Road under the Sogdians and the Persians. When the arabs came in the region, it continue flourishing and its grandeur survived also the Mongol invasion. Infact, not long thereafter, it was the capital of the Timurid Empire that dominated Central Asia from Turkey to India at the end of the 14th century
Bukhara: different from Samarkand, Bukhara landmarks are less impressive but the entire historical center has been kept almost intact. People still live in the old town and enjoy the evening at the Lyabi Hauz. Bukhara will also give you a taste not only of the Silk Road, but also of the Great Game. The Ark fortress has impressive walls, but the madrasas here are the most interest. Our favourite has been the Abdullah Khan Madrasa.
Khiva: the old citadel of Khiva (the so-called Ichon Qala) is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. So many monuments are packed within it walls: 2 royal palace, 3 minarets and several mosques and madrasas. Khiva may see a museum for tourists during the day, but in reality has its own soul. You can feel it early morning of after sunset, before the tourists hit the road or by the weddings that took place every day on its streets.
PRACTICAL INFO:
Itinerary: we spent 10 days: 1 day in Tashkent, 2 days in Samarkand, 1.5 in Bukhara, 1.5 day in the Khorzem, 3 in Khiva and 1 day to come back to Tashkent. It gives you ample time. Ex-post, we only made an error to dedicate only one and half day to Bukhara as we were unable to see the monuments in the countryside
Flights: direct flights from London with Uzbekistan Airways. 7 hours for £400 with no flight entertainment
Transport: train is perfect. We had a travel agency (Salom Travel) booking for us the tickets in advance and delivering to our hotel in Tashkent. In addition, you need a tour or a driver to visit the Khorzem fortresses. We also relied on the same agency. We highly recommend Salom Travel
Food: amazing food for max $5 per person. We ate a lot at the kiosks in the various bazaar for much less than that. Everything is very tasteful, not only the meat, but also the vegs, the dumplings and the local spaghetti (nothing to do with Chinese noodles)
Safety: super safe
Locals: extremely friendly. Especially the younger, they will try to exchange a word or two in English. Uzbekistan is very isolated and not many foreigners are around. As result locals have not been westernized. E.g. all women still wear traditional dresses and you won't hear Justin Bibier around but rather Russian songs or Uzber traditional music. Some taxi drivers and ticket officers will try to squeeze a couple of dollars out of you but nothing that will bore you too much
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After visiting Mongolia last Summer, we decided to explore a little further the Silk Road and picked Uzbekistan as our next destination.
We didn't really know what to expect: different sources gave us different opinions and we were unsure of what it would have been like.
We found a country full of architectural beauty, a lot of tradition, amazing food and colours. Still quite genuine, tourism hasn't spoiled it that much yet ... unfortunately looked like only big groups of people in their 50s/60s are willing to travel to this country.
It is affordable and it is suitable for both solo travellers, women, families and, of course, groups of any age.
Tashkent: it's the capital city and one of the largest cities in Central Asia. Worth a quick stop but don't spend too much time. The gardens and parks around the presidential buildings are very enjoyable and well maintained. Near the Chorsu Bazaar is the best part of town both because of the few remaining historical buildings are around, as well as for the market itself.
Samarkand: do not underestimate the distance here if you are on foot. It's truly impressive to stand in front of the Registan and look at the magnificent madrasas. It's indeed one of the most impressive square in the World. But even more impressive and fascinating is the Shah-I-Zinda mausoleum. The Bibi Khanyum Mosque is the third landmark and can't be missed. Two other documents are less appealing (unless you are an archeologist or an historian) but are still worth a visit: the Afrosiab ruins and the Ulug Beg observatory. Samarkand's history starts probably 3 millennia ago. The old Marqand was conquered by Alexander the Great. The it flourished as one of the major trading points along the Silk Road under the Sogdians and the Persians. When the arabs came in the region, it continue flourishing and its grandeur survived also the Mongol invasion. Infact, not long thereafter, it was the capital of the Timurid Empire that dominated Central Asia from Turkey to India at the end of the 14th century
Bukhara: different from Samarkand, Bukhara landmarks are less impressive but the entire historical center has been kept almost intact. People still live in the old town and enjoy the evening at the Lyabi Hauz. Bukhara will also give you a taste not only of the Silk Road, but also of the Great Game. The Ark fortress has impressive walls, but the madrasas here are the most interest. Our favourite has been the Abdullah Khan Madrasa.
Khiva: the old citadel of Khiva (the so-called Ichon Qala) is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. So many monuments are packed within it walls: 2 royal palace, 3 minarets and several mosques and madrasas. Khiva may see a museum for tourists during the day, but in reality has its own soul. You can feel it early morning of after sunset, before the tourists hit the road or by the weddings that took place every day on its streets.
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Itinerary: we spent 10 days: 1 day in Tashkent, 2 days in Samarkand, 1.5 in Bukhara, 1.5 day in the Khorzem, 3 in Khiva and 1 day to come back to Tashkent. It gives you ample time. Ex-post, we only made an error to dedicate only one and half day to Bukhara as we were unable to see the monuments in the countryside
Flights: direct flights from London with Uzbekistan Airways. 7 hours for £400 with no flight entertainment
Transport: train is perfect. We had a travel agency (Salom Travel) booking for us the tickets in advance and delivering to our hotel in Tashkent. In addition, you need a tour or a driver to visit the Khorzem fortresses. We also relied on the same agency. We highly recommend Salom Travel
Food: amazing food for max $5 per person. We ate a lot at the kiosks in the various bazaar for much less than that. Everything is very tasteful, not only the meat, but also the vegs, the dumplings and the local spaghetti (nothing to do with Chinese noodles)
Safety: super safe
Locals: extremely friendly. Especially the younger, they will try to exchange a word or two in English. Uzbekistan is very isolated and not many foreigners are around. As result locals have not been westernized. E.g. all women still wear traditional dresses and you won't hear Justin Bibier around but rather Russian songs or Uzber traditional music. Some taxi drivers and ticket officers will try to squeeze a couple of dollars out of you but nothing that will bore you too much
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Visit Samarkand Overlooking Samarkand Travel Guide Silk Road Tours Uzbekistan #silkroad #samarkand
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Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir Timir's empire. It is rich in fascinating architecture and was added ...
Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir Timir's empire. It is rich in fascinating architecture and was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. Today, Samarkand is Uzbekistan's second largest city.
This feature presents the timeless attractions of this ancient city (Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda, Mosque Hazrat Hizr, Ulughbek Observatory, Bibi Khanym Mosque) as dining and a glimpse into modern living in Samarkand.
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This feature presents the timeless attractions of this ancient city (Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda, Mosque Hazrat Hizr, Ulughbek Observatory, Bibi Khanym Mosque) as dining and a glimpse into modern living in Samarkand.
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Uzbekistan's second largest city Samarkand - a Silk Road treasure - life
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Samarkand is the same age as Ancient Rome, and has been destroyed several times. The city has witnessed the invading forces of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan.
But, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, this city always bounced back.
Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan, and is more than 2,700 years old. Founded in 700 BC by the Sogdians, it has been the capital of several different empires.
Some scholars say its name means "rich city'', others "a place where people meet", and in Persian it's known as "the stone city."
Guide Armida Nazaryan elaborated: "Samarkand has always played one of the most important roles in the Silk Road's many routes because of its favourable geographic location in the heart of the Silk Road. It has traditionally been a crossing point for the east and west."
The first merchants from China appeared in Samarkand around the second century BC. They were particularly interested in local horses.
For centuries the Samarkand markets were among the most famous markets on the Silk Road. Historian Fazlitdin Fahritdinov said: "There was a special market for silk tissue, and another for coloured tissue. In fact, we're speaking not just about simple markets, but about very large wholesale markets.
"The trade infrastructure here in Samarkand was probably better-developed than anywhere else on the Silk Road, and that's why various rulers in different eras chose our city as their empires' capital."
The most famous ruler to proclaim Samarkand as the capital of his mighty empire was the Great Timur, known mostly by the nickname 'Tamerlan'.
He hired the best architects and engineers, intending to create the most beautiful capital in the world. Legends about this 'fairy-tale city' spread from Europe to China.
Masterpieces from the Timur era, as well as the ruins of his summer residence in Shahrisabz, 80 kilometres from Samarkand, are UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.
"Timur liked to repeat one particular phrase: "one can see the might of my empire by looking at the buildings I create"," said Nazaryan. "The reason Samarkand looks the way it does today is mostly thanks to Timur and his successors (timurids)."
Located in the heart of modern Samarkand, this Madrasah is part of the heritage established by Timur's grandson, Ulugh Beg.
He was a scholar himself, and created one of the most advanced, educational institutions of his time in this region. The best teachers from different countries came here to give classes.
Another wonder left by Ulugh Beg is his Observatory, which he constructed on one of the Samarkand hills. Only the underground part of the giant sextant has been preserved.
"With the help of this instrument, Ulugh Beg calculated how the planets move every year; the length of a year; and the distance between 1,018 different stars," explained Nazaryan.
It is dawn and the stars can still be seen in the sky when the Siab market opens. Established in the days of the Silk Road, the market sells the local flatbread - a real treasure.
Legend has it that the Great Timur once asked for the bread during a journey far from home, but the taste was not the same. The cook was granted a pardon because one major ingredient was lacking, over which he had no control - the air of Samarkand.
"This flatbread can only be cooked here," said Kadirova. "People travel here from other cities, especially to buy it. They even come from Tashkent. It would never be possible to make this kind of bread in other cities."
A thread of silk still connects modern Samarkand with the time of the Silk Road.
This fabric, produced in the region, is used to create handmade carpets. It takes months or sometimes years to make one silk masterpiece, which can then be preserved for centuries, according to carpet-weaver, Klara Shukurova.
"Every carpet carries a history, and some of the patterns have existed since the times of the Silk Road," she said.
The El Merosi theatre offers another way to really feel the city's history. Its historic fashion show presents costumes from different eras in Samarkand's past. Designers used archaeological discoveries as inspiration for their designs.
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Samarkand is the same age as Ancient Rome, and has been destroyed several times. The city has witnessed the invading forces of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan.
But, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, this city always bounced back.
Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan, and is more than 2,700 years old. Founded in 700 BC by the Sogdians, it has been the capital of several different empires.
Some scholars say its name means "rich city'', others "a place where people meet", and in Persian it's known as "the stone city."
Guide Armida Nazaryan elaborated: "Samarkand has always played one of the most important roles in the Silk Road's many routes because of its favourable geographic location in the heart of the Silk Road. It has traditionally been a crossing point for the east and west."
The first merchants from China appeared in Samarkand around the second century BC. They were particularly interested in local horses.
For centuries the Samarkand markets were among the most famous markets on the Silk Road. Historian Fazlitdin Fahritdinov said: "There was a special market for silk tissue, and another for coloured tissue. In fact, we're speaking not just about simple markets, but about very large wholesale markets.
"The trade infrastructure here in Samarkand was probably better-developed than anywhere else on the Silk Road, and that's why various rulers in different eras chose our city as their empires' capital."
The most famous ruler to proclaim Samarkand as the capital of his mighty empire was the Great Timur, known mostly by the nickname 'Tamerlan'.
He hired the best architects and engineers, intending to create the most beautiful capital in the world. Legends about this 'fairy-tale city' spread from Europe to China.
Masterpieces from the Timur era, as well as the ruins of his summer residence in Shahrisabz, 80 kilometres from Samarkand, are UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.
"Timur liked to repeat one particular phrase: "one can see the might of my empire by looking at the buildings I create"," said Nazaryan. "The reason Samarkand looks the way it does today is mostly thanks to Timur and his successors (timurids)."
Located in the heart of modern Samarkand, this Madrasah is part of the heritage established by Timur's grandson, Ulugh Beg.
He was a scholar himself, and created one of the most advanced, educational institutions of his time in this region. The best teachers from different countries came here to give classes.
Another wonder left by Ulugh Beg is his Observatory, which he constructed on one of the Samarkand hills. Only the underground part of the giant sextant has been preserved.
"With the help of this instrument, Ulugh Beg calculated how the planets move every year; the length of a year; and the distance between 1,018 different stars," explained Nazaryan.
It is dawn and the stars can still be seen in the sky when the Siab market opens. Established in the days of the Silk Road, the market sells the local flatbread - a real treasure.
Legend has it that the Great Timur once asked for the bread during a journey far from home, but the taste was not the same. The cook was granted a pardon because one major ingredient was lacking, over which he had no control - the air of Samarkand.
"This flatbread can only be cooked here," said Kadirova. "People travel here from other cities, especially to buy it. They even come from Tashkent. It would never be possible to make this kind of bread in other cities."
A thread of silk still connects modern Samarkand with the time of the Silk Road.
This fabric, produced in the region, is used to create handmade carpets. It takes months or sometimes years to make one silk masterpiece, which can then be preserved for centuries, according to carpet-weaver, Klara Shukurova.
"Every carpet carries a history, and some of the patterns have existed since the times of the Silk Road," she said.
The El Merosi theatre offers another way to really feel the city's history. Its historic fashion show presents costumes from different eras in Samarkand's past. Designers used archaeological discoveries as inspiration for their designs.
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Travel Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Visiting The Registan of Samarkand
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Take a tour of The Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Three magnificent structures stand imposingly over the Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
Registan means "sandy place," and its use as a public square made it the heart of ancient Samarkand.
After the first structure was built, the space was used for executions, celebrations, and public announcements.
These Islamic clergy academies were some of the most famous and recognized in the Muslim world.
The buildings are decorated with colorful mosaics, gold and the minarets are topped with onion-shaped domes.
Many invasions led to the destruction and rebuilding of many parts of the square.
Arabic, Greek, and Mughal influences are apparent throughout Registan, giving it a worldly and timeless charm.
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Three magnificent structures stand imposingly over the Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
Registan means "sandy place," and its use as a public square made it the heart of ancient Samarkand.
After the first structure was built, the space was used for executions, celebrations, and public announcements.
These Islamic clergy academies were some of the most famous and recognized in the Muslim world.
The buildings are decorated with colorful mosaics, gold and the minarets are topped with onion-shaped domes.
Many invasions led to the destruction and rebuilding of many parts of the square.
Arabic, Greek, and Mughal influences are apparent throughout Registan, giving it a worldly and timeless charm.
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Khush Kelibsiz - Welcome … to Silk Road Treasure Tours!
My name is Zulya Rajabova and I want to welcome you to my homeland, Uzbekistan. The fabled Silk Road ha...
Khush Kelibsiz - Welcome … to Silk Road Treasure Tours!
My name is Zulya Rajabova and I want to welcome you to my homeland, Uzbekistan. The fabled Silk Road has lured travelers for millennia and now it’s your turn! My team of experts and I can offer you the experience of a lifetime - 3,000 years of history, breathtaking landscapes of desert, mountain and steppe and the glorious ancient cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara welcome you with the warmth of the region’s legendary hospitality. From soaring minarets against an azure sky, glittering silk and silver, intricate designs of mosaics and tribal carpets and rich savory spices the exotic colors, flavors and sights of this region are truly remarkable. Silk Road Treasure Tours offers complete travel services to Uzbekistan, Central Asia and beyond as well as presentations, workshops and teleconferences on this fabulous region and all it has to offer. As an experienced travel consultant, tour guide, translator and teacher in Central Asia and in the US, let me share with you the treasures of my world. Come with us in person or visit us from the comfort of your armchair. You’ll find everything you need on our websites and I’ll look forward to speaking with you personally.
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My name is Zulya Rajabova and I want to welcome you to my homeland, Uzbekistan. The fabled Silk Road has lured travelers for millennia and now it’s your turn! My team of experts and I can offer you the experience of a lifetime - 3,000 years of history, breathtaking landscapes of desert, mountain and steppe and the glorious ancient cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara welcome you with the warmth of the region’s legendary hospitality. From soaring minarets against an azure sky, glittering silk and silver, intricate designs of mosaics and tribal carpets and rich savory spices the exotic colors, flavors and sights of this region are truly remarkable. Silk Road Treasure Tours offers complete travel services to Uzbekistan, Central Asia and beyond as well as presentations, workshops and teleconferences on this fabulous region and all it has to offer. As an experienced travel consultant, tour guide, translator and teacher in Central Asia and in the US, let me share with you the treasures of my world. Come with us in person or visit us from the comfort of your armchair. You’ll find everything you need on our websites and I’ll look forward to speaking with you personally.
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Tour of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan's second largest city Samarkand - a Silk Road treasure - life
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Uzbekistan in 7 minutes: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Kyzylkum desert
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Uzbekistan Travel Guide
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Uzbekistan: a travel documentary
After visiting Mongolia last Summer, we decided to explore a little further the Silk Road ...
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Tour of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand has an important history along the Ancient Silk Road and was the capital of Emir...
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Uzbekistan's second largest city Samarkand - a Silk Road treasure - life
Samarkand is the same age as Ancient Rome, and has been destroyed several times. The city ...
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Samarkand Silk Road Adventure Самарқанд Bucketlist Trips Central Asia Silk Road #Uzbekistan
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Travel Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Visiting The Registan of Samarkand
Take a tour of The Registan of Samarkand in Uzbekistan -- part of the World's Greatest Att...
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Journey of a Lifetime to the Silk Road
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Edit One India 03 Jul 2017
The security forces along with the Intelligence Bureau have prepared a list of 20 persons including journalists and a retired High Court judge who have been fueling unrest in the Valley. The list of 20 was prepared with the ... ....
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Germany No Longer "Friends" With U.S. In Merkel's Election Campaign
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In the campaign program for the upcoming German election, Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have stopped describing Germany and the U.S. as 'friends,' according to Reuters. The program from 2013 of Merel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and their Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), called the United States as Germany's "most important friend" outside of Europe ... out of the Paris climate accord....
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'Your worst nightmare: a successful Donald Trump presidency'
Edit The Guardian 03 Jul 2017
As the president seizes on policy wins and seeks to turn the Russia spotlight on Obama and the press, some experts say liberals are in for a rude awakening. Donald Trump. 'Your worst nightmare. a successful Donald Trump presidency'. As the president seizes on policy wins and seeks to turn the Russia spotlight on Obama and the press, some experts say liberals are in for a rude awakening ... But then came Donald Trump ... Then he smiled ... Read more....
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Thousands Of Foreign Workers Flee Thailand Over New Strict Labor Laws
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Close to 60,000 workers have left Thailand between June 23 and 28 after new labor regulations from the military government ignited fear in the migrant community, with immigration officials saying the numbers have risen since then, according to Al Jazeera. "They were of all nationalities, but the biggest group was from Myanmar," Deputy Commissioner Pornchai Kuntee told Reuters news agency. "They are probably very scared." ... ....
Uzbekistan to Host Joint Military Drills With Russia in October
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Russia and Uzbekistan will hold joint military drills in October ... ....
Uzbekistan to preserve graves of Great Patriotic War soldiers
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 3 By Demir Azizov– Trend. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has adopted a resolution on the country's joining the agre... ....
Naveen, Ankit enter medal rounds of Asian Youth boxing
Edit DNA India 03 Jul 2017
While Ashish went down to Ryutaro Nagagaki of Japan in a unanimous decision, Ashish was outwitted by Uzbekistan's Ergashev Timur ... He will face Uzbekistan's Mullojonov lazizbek on July 6 ... ....
Five years after quitting TV, actor Barun Sobti still enjoys heartthrob status
Edit Indiatoday 03 Jul 2017
After Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon became successful even in Indonesia, Turkey, Egypt and Uzbekistan, Barun Sobti got the small screen heartthrob status ... ....
Specialists of Uzbekistan and Belarus exchange experiences
Edit Public Technologies 03 Jul 2017
In Tashkent, an event has been held on the development of the ICT (information and communication technology) industry of Uzbekistan and its role in the development of the economy of this country ... Uzbekistan's Ministry for the Development of Information Technologies and Communications signed a number of agreements and memorandums with IT (information technology) enterprises and establishments of Belarus....
Wimbledon Results
Edit Reflector 03 Jul 2017
Monday. At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. London. Purse. $41.1 million (Grand Slam). Surface. Grass-Outdoor. Singles. Men. First Round. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (12), France, def. Cameron Norrie, Britain, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, France, def. Nick Kyrgios (20), Australia, 6-3, 6-4 retired. Benoit Paire, France, def. Rogerio Dutra Silva, Brazil, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10), 6-4 ... Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 4-2, retired ... Women....
New Youth organization of Uzbekistan
Edit Public Technologies 03 Jul 2017
On June 30, the IV kurultai (congress) of the public youth movement 'Kamolot' of Uzbekistan was held at the Palace of symposiums in Tashkent ... They became acquainted with created conditions in Uzbekistan state university of world languages, Tashkent professional college of information technologies, general educational school No ... The kurultai of the public youth movement 'Kamolot' of Uzbekistan is declared open....
Prosecutors cite Colorado escapes, murders to oppose terror suspect Muhtorov’s release
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Federal prosecutors argued Monday that ankle monitors can’t keep the public safe and asked the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to keep a man accused of helping terrorists behind bars until his trial. Denver Post file. Jamshid Muhtorov. The U.S ... Attorney J. Bishop Grewell ... Acting U.S. Attorney Robert Troyer’s office filed the initial brief in hopes of halting the release of Uzbekistan refuge Jamshid Muhtorov ... U.S ... ....
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The Sunset of American Exceptionalism
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Tomorrow, the Fourth of July, Americans will celebrate their independence, the birth of a free nation ... This is a Fourth tinged with sad ironies ... We should try ... In some ways, yes ... In some ways, no ... As I said ... Now the United States has elected a president who seems much more aligned with—and comfortable in the company of—the rulers of Turkey, Hungary, Uzbekistan, and the Philippines than his counterparts in other highly developed countries ... ....
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Wimbledon 2017 day one: Results and highlights, as Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal win
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Rafael Nadal in action on the opening day (Getty). That’s it for Day One of Wimbledon 2017 and after all the hype and anticipation it lived up to expectations. We saw commanding displays from some of the favourites including Andy Murray and Rafal Nadal and a major shock in the shape of Stan Wawrinka ... Murray won in straight sets (Getty) ... MORE ... MEN ... Donald Young (U.S.) beat Denis Istomin (Uzbekistan) 5-7 6-4 6-4 4-2 (Istomin retired) ... ....
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Edit Yahoo Daily News 03 Jul 2017
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Majlis Podcast: World Bank Linked To Forced Labor In Uzbekistan
Edit Radio Free Europe 02 Jul 2017
On this week's show, the Majlis podcast returns to Uzbekistan’s cotton fields ... World Bank loans for Uzbekistan’s agricultural programs that use forced labor....
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