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During three millennia Samarqand, located in the valley of the Zarafshan river, was the main trading and cultural center of Central Asia. Samarqand, one of the most ancient cities of the world, became an important center for continental trading. Along with Babylon and Memphis, Athens and Rome, Samarqand was one of the major centers of human civilization too. The history of Samarqand is connected with the life and activity of great thinkers and scholars such as Abu Mansur Moturidi, Khodja Akhror Vali, Ulugbek, Alisher Navoi and many others. Mythical city, one of the main stops on the Silk Road its rulers dressed it with wonderful buildings,rich treasures,grandeur and legendary tales...
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Redang Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:52 UTC
Nunca imaginé que conocería a nadie que hubiese visitado este país | hindu1936 Wed Mar 5, 2008 06:33 UTC
Thnk you once more for some fine tips about the museums of Samarkand. keep writing | AyurinHiro Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:38 UTC
Hello from Japan :-) Thanks for visiting our page. Yes, I also have memories of Samarkand :-) Thanks! | kokoryko Thu Jan 3, 2008 20:24 UTC
Thanks for bringing back souvenirs of my 2006 trip. I enjoyed. I was not at Afrosiab museum, and miss it even more now; nice story about Bibi Khanum's ring. Merci |
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