Founded in the 7th century B.C., Samarkand was the capital of the Timurid empire during the golden years of Uzbekistan's middle ages.
Learn More...The ancient city of Bukhara was an important stop on the Silk Road trade route and crucial hub for Islamic thought in the middle ages.
Learn More...Khiva, famed for its Itchan Kala fortress, served as the final stop for merchants before traversing the deserts en route to Persia. It's a complex of well-preserved landmarks often referred to as an 'open-air museum'.
Learn More...The birthplace of the legendary conqueror Amir Temur, Shahrisabz, is most famous for the ruins of the Ak Saray palace, the former residence of Uzbekistan's historical figurehead.
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Learn More...Tourism information for travel across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan written by two residents of Uzbekistan.
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