The city of Samarkand is famous for being the subject of an Uzbek tale called "The Rendezvous at Samarkand." It was recounted by a 12th-century Persian storyteller and mystic, Farid Al-Din Attar.

Dec 19, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 16, 2023 · Founded in around 700 BCE, Samarkand is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Here’s what visitors heading to this Uzbekistan city can expect.

Dec 30, 2025 · The Complete City Guide to Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s magnificent Silk Road City.In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about traveling to Samarkand Uzbekistan. I also …

Samarkand is a wonder of ancient sites, but right in its backyard is also mountainous wilderness, where a day hike is a perfect way to take time out from seeing the sites.

The historic town of Samarkand, located in a large oasis in the valley of the Zerafshan River, in the north-eastern region of Uzbekistan, is considered the crossroads of world cultures with a history of …

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - travel guide. Discover Samarkand, one of Uzbekistan's most renowned historical cities, boasting numerous architectural marvels recognized on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Samarkand is called an invaluable treasury of the culture of the Central Asian nations. The greatest monuments of medieval architecture have been survived here – architectural forms and murals of …

In 1370, Timur the Lame, or Tamerlane, decided to make Samarkand the capital of his empire, stretching from India to Turkey. During the next 35 years, he built a new city and populated it with …

The city has been a hub of trade, politics, and religion for more than 2,500 years and is renowned for its rich cultural, religious, and historical legacy. Samarkand is home to a wide variety of nationalities and …