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22.06.2023
A Treasure of Samarkand: The Beauty & History of Shah-i-Zinda
Shah-i-Zinda is one Samarkand’s most beloved sites, which contains some of the richest tile work in the world. The magnificent architecture draws inspiration from multiple periods & styles, taking you back through time & across cultures...
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22.06.2023
Out and About on Uzbekistan’s Silk Road
So wrote poet James Elroy Flecker in 1913, who had perhaps an unduly romantic view of what motivated many of Uzbekistan’s earlier visitors. A more realistic explanation was proffered in the thirteenth century by the Persian historian ata-Malik Juvayni. In his History of the World-Conqueror, he recorded the response of one inhabitant to the sack of Bukhara by Chingis Khan in 1220: ‘They came, they sapped, they burned, they slew, they trussed up their loot and were gone’.
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22.06.2023
9 spectacular walled cities around the world
Across the centuries, walled defences have protected cities the world over, making them a common feature from Colombia to France to China. These nine incredible walled cities are among the best...
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22.06.2023
Uzbekistan: The Central Asian country is opening up to the world, here’s why you should visit
Uzbekistan is now easier than ever to visit, here are some of the best things to see and do.
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22.06.2023
Best Silk Road tours: China and the Stans of Central Asia
With its bustling bazaars, spectacular mountain and desert scenery and extravagantly adorned cities such Samarkand and Bukhara, this ancient trading route is a mainstay of many an intrepid traveller’s plans. Here’s how to get the best out of a visit
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