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Samarkand- The Gem of The East Samarkand is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as Rome, Athens and Babylon- more than 25 centuries old. Ancient Arab manuscripts refer to it as the Gem of the East , Europeans called it the The Land of Scientists . A majestic and beautiful city, Samarkand is the city of legends. When Alexander the Great first time saw Samarkand, he ...

Samarkand If it is said that a paradise is to be seen in this world, then the paradise of this world is Samarkand. --quoted by 'Ata-Malik Juvaini (Boyle transl.) Samarkand is one of the oldest and most important cities amongst the many in the historic region of Central Asia known as Transoxiana. Located in the Zarafshan River valley, the city enjoys the benefits of abundant natural resources and ...

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The Shah-i Zinde One of the most interesting and important historical sites in Samarkand is the Shah-i Zinde, a mausoleum complex located just northeast of the city on slopes which command a panorama of the Zarafshan valley and snow-capped peaks to the south. While the site attracts tourists and artists, it is significant first and foremost because it contains the most important Muslim shrine in ...

Samarkand travel guide featuring Uzbekistan sights, travel facts, Uzbekistan Airlines flights to Tashkent, local maps and useful addresses ...