SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN — The 2,000-year old city of Samarkand lies some 2,000 miles away from Kyiv, separated by Central Asians deserts, the Caucasus mountains, and the Caspian sea. The city hasn’t ...

The decision to relaunch part of Uzbekistan’s tourism development plans have been implemented by the nation’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The history of Samarkand is millenary. Its presumable ...

Samarkand, Uzbekistan's 2,700-year-old jewel, is emerging as a premier destination for history enthusiasts ...

“I am confident that the architectural magnificence of these medieval monuments will captivate you,” remarked my guide Mariam as we approached the Unesco World Heritage Site of Registan Square in ...

There may not be much silk in the heart of the Silk Road, but some things should stay a mystery, a mirage to fantasise about.

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An international conference titled ‘Samarkand: 3,000 Years of Heritage’ was held on 5 November 2025 in the margins of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, bringing together scholars, ...