Places to Visit
Samarkand
Founded in the 7th century B.C., Samarkand was the capital of the Timurid empire during the golden years of Uzbekistan's middle ages.
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Bukhara
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.
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Khiva
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'.
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Shahrisabz
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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