Silk Road
The Registan: Samarkand’s Iconic Silk Road SquareIn the heart of Samarkand, where the whispers of caravan traders once echoed, lies the Registan — Uzbekistan’s most iconic landmark and a must-see for anyone planning to visit Samarkand. Standing before Registan Square evokes the feeling of viewing a painting or a grand cinematic set. Yet beyond its […]
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What is the Silk Road? We’ve probably all heard of the Silk Road, but how many of us really know what it is? The Silk Road consists of an extensive network of trade routes that has been around for over 2000 years, connecting the West with the East. The Ancient Silk Road conjures up many […]
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The Silk Road in Central Asia Mention the Silk Road and the name conjures images of camels loaded with exotic goods, people dressed in colorful attire, bustling markets and ancient palaces with elaborate decoration. In the trade route’s glorious heyday, however, nobody referred to their journey as a Silk Road trip, commerce as Silk Road […]
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Uzbekistan – Top 10 Places to Visit Uzbekistan is one of the fascinating countries in Central Asia and famous for its Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Twice the size of the UK, it has a rich cultural heritage and a long history steeped in tradition. You won’t be surprised to learn that […]
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