Samarkand - Wikipedia Samarkand ( ˈ s æ m ər k æ n d SAM-ər-kand; Uzbek and Tajik: Самарқанд Samarqand, IPA: [samarˈqand,-ant]) is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia
Samarkand | Uzbekistan, Map, History, Facts | Britannica Samarkand, city in east-central Uzbekistan that is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia Known as Maracanda in the 4th century bce, it was the capital of Sogdiana and was captured by Alexander the Great in 329 bce
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Samarkand - Wikitravel Samarkand (also and more rarely in English, Samarqand), is perhaps the most famous city of modern Uzbekistan The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The name Samarkand is derived from Old Persian asmara ("stone, rock" and from Sogdian qand ("fort", "town") Samarkand literally means "stone fort" or "rock town")
Samarkand - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samarkand [1] It is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of Samarqand Province The city is on the old Silk Road between China and the West, and is an Islamic centre for scholarly study In the 14th century, it became the capital of the empire of Timur (Tamerlane), and is the site of his mausoleum, the Gur-e Amir The Bibi-Khanym Mosque remains one of the city's most famous
Samarkand - New World Encyclopedia Samarkand (Uzbek: Samarqand, Самарқанд), is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of Samarqand Province One of the oldest cities of Central Asia, the city is most noted for its position at the junction of trade routes on the Silk Road between China, India, and the West, and for being an early Islamic center for scholarly study
Samarkand: A Complete Travel Guide for 2024 - The Floating Pebbles Known as Crossroads of Culture by UNESCO, Samarkand today is well-known for exploring the 3 M’s – mosques, madrassahs, and mausoleums, The intricate blue tile work and the sublime domes and minarets continue to capture the imagination of the visitors
Samarkand: Where it Is, When to go And What to See Samarkand, Uzbekistan – a name that echoes with history, culture, and mystery Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, this city has captivated travelers for centuries with its breathtaking architecture, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality
Samarkand – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Samarkand is the city that is the bejewelled crown of the Silk Road, a rhapsody of ornate Islamic architecture with turquoise domes and soaring tiled minarets It's one of the twin pillars of the Samarkand through Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, and a must-see destination