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Samarkand or Samarqand (/ ˈ s æ m ər k æ n d / SAM-ər-kand; Uzbek and Tajik: Самарқанд, pronounced [sæmærqænd,-ænt]; Persian: سمرقند) is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia.
Jun 25, 2024 · 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. No name is as evocative of the Silk Road as Samarkand (Samarqand). For most people it has the mythical resonance of Zanzibar or Timbuktu, fixed in the Western popular imagination by imaginative poets and playwrights, few of whom saw the city in the flesh.
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.
Nov 16, 2023 · 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 today can expect.
Sep 26, 2023 · Samarkand in Uzbekistan is a gorgeous city packed with astonishing architecture, history, tasty cuisine, art, and extremely welcoming people. With a well-deserved status as UNESCO World Heritage, and easy accessibility by high-speed train it has to be on your Uzbekistan Travel Guide.
Visit main local attractions and the most beautiful and interesting places for recreation and entertainment in Samarkand: taste national dishes, book tours, take part in excursions, festivals and events.
