Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan History Timeline: Key Periods from Prehistory to the Present Day 1. Prehistoric & Early Settlements (before 6th century BCE) Early settlements, such as Afrosiab (ancient Samarkand) flourished along river valleys; early farming communities in the Zarafshan (Sogdians) and Amu Darya (Khorezm) basins. Sites: Early layers at the Afrosiab (ancient Samarkand). 2. Achaemenid & Hellenistic […]
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Reflections on 30 Years of Uzbekistan Travel Bradley Mayhew has been travelling and writing guidebooks to Central Asia for 30 years. In this post he remembers the early days of travel in Uzbekistan and reflects on the recent changes that have transformed the country. I first went to Uzbekistan in 1995 to research the first […]
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Uzbekistan – top 10 souvenirs to buy Uzbekistan is a land of artisans. From ancient Silk Road cities to remote mountain villages, every region carries its own craft traditions, passed down through generations. Whether it is vivid textiles, finely painted ceramics, or handwoven carpets, souvenirs from Uzbekistan are not just decorative; they are living pieces […]
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Samarkand beyond the landmarks Most people visit Samarkand on a day tour, which limits you to seeing just the key highlights – the Registan square, the ornately tiled Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Bibi-Khanum mosque, and maybe the remains of Ulughbek’s Observatory. These are all important and impressive sites, and they should definitely be top of the list. […]
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