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About Samarkand
A superb relic of an illustrious past, Samarkand brings history to life with its colorful buildings, great food, and good museums.
Samarkand, alternatively Samarqand or Samarcand, is a city in modern-day Uzbekistan and is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia. There is evidence of human activity in the area of the city from the late Paleolithic era, though there is no direct evidence of when exactly Samarkand was founded; some theories indicate that it was founded between the 8th and 7th centuries BC. Prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean, at times Samarkand was one of the greatest cities of Central Asia.
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Attractions in Samarkand
- Historic Center, Samarkand
- Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand
- Siyob Bazaar, Samarkand
- Shahi-Zinda, Samarkand
- Ulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand
- Gur Emir Mausoleum, Samarkand
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Samarkand
- Registan, Samarkand
- Hovrenko Wine Factory, Samarkand
- St. Daniel's Tomb, Samarkand
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The Golden City of Samarkand
Walking Tour35min2km