- Samarkand - Wikipedia
The city of Samarkand is famous for being the subject of an Uzbek tale called "The Rendezvous at Samarkand " It was recounted by a 12th-century Persian storyteller and mystic, Farid Al-Din Attar
- Samarkand | Uzbekistan, Map, History, Facts | Britannica
Samarkand, city in east-central Uzbekistan that is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia Known as Maracanda in the 4th century bce, it was the capital of Sogdiana and was captured by Alexander the Great in 329 bce
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan: A guide to one of the world’s oldest cities | CNN
Founded in around 700 BCE, Samarkand is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world Here’s what visitors heading to this Uzbekistan city can expect
- Samarkand Left Me Speechless – Here’s Why You Should Go Too
Plan your visit with this Samarkand travel guide Discover top sights, Silk Road history, tips, and what to see in Uzbekistan’s ancient city
- Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The historic town of Samarkand, located in a large oasis in the valley of the Zerafshan River, in the north-eastern region of Uzbekistan, is considered the crossroads of world cultures with a history of over two and a half millennia
- Samarkand Travel Guide - The Adventures of Nicole
Planning a trip to Uzbekistan? In this Samarkand travel guide you’ll find everything you need to know from the best things to in Samarkand, where to stay…
- Samarkand - New World Encyclopedia
Samarkand revolted against its Mongol rulers in 1365, and became the capital of the empire of Timur, during which time it made its most significant development and became the most important economic and cultural center in Central Asia
- Samarkand History | Brief Timeline: Overview, Facts - Uzbekistan
Samarkand is called "East Babylon" - one of the most ancient cities on the planet, the same age as Rome and Athens He is over 2750 years old Samarkand has always been distinguished by the fact that it was a true example of true oriental hospitality
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