Ancient cities of Uzbekistan Plan

• Done by: Religion I
• NUMUKHAMEDOVA N.

Ancient cities of Uzbekistan

Plan:

• Historic heritage and ancient culture.
• About Silk Road
• Tour about Samarkand
• Sightseeing places of Samarkand and Bukhara

Historic heritage and ancient culture.

• Uzbekistan is a land of a great historic heritage and ancient culture. Cities such as - Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara and Khiva - have histories that stretch back for millennias. At various times they have been part of powerful imperiors, important trade centers on international caravan routes, places, where trade, architecture, science and the art were highly developed.

Today, they have become a focus of attention for these, who love and understand beauty. For thousands of travelers from many countries Uzbekistan has something to see and remember.

• Today, they have become a focus of attention for these, who love and understand beauty. For thousands of travelers from many countries Uzbekistan has something to see and remember.

Tour about Samarkand

• Samarkand is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as Rome, Athens and Babylon- more than 25 centuries old. Ancient Arab manuscripts refer to it as the “Gem of the East”, Europeans called it the “The Land of Scientists”. A majestic and beautiful city, Samarkand is the city of legends. When Alexander the Great first time saw Samarkand, he exclaimed “ I heard that the city was beautiful but never thought that it could be so beautiful and majestic”.

Sights of Interest in

• The Other Historical site is Mausoleum of Tamerlane, one of the imposing conquerors in history, who made Samarkand beloved by poets and travelers. The majesty of architectural forms and lines and colorful mosaic designs make this mausoleum a unique monument of medieval architecture. the famous blue ribbed cantaloupe dome of mausoleum rises over the tin roof-tops in central Samarkand. A massive slab of green jade, under which Tamerlane was laid is said to be the largest such stone in the world.

Trading-place Taki Zagaron (XV-century)

About Silk Road

• During the 6-14th century, there were thousands of large and small routes that crossed Asian Continent leading to the West. Caravans followed these routes and each was filled with exotic clothes, eastern goods and spices. These routes raised the Great Silk Road.

• Fascinating History
• Story of Silk Road is fascinating and full of military conquest, fearless explorers, religious pilgrims and great thinkers, along with the humble tradesmen who risked life and limb for profit as they led their loaded caravans across dangerous deserts, mountains and steppes.

More Than Silk

• There are many other luxury goods besides silk that were transported along Silk Road. Heading west were porcelain, furs, spices, gems and other exotic products of Asia.

Sightseeing places of Samarkand and Bukhara

• Made by: Akhmedov Dilhush
• Group 105

Tillyakari madrasah (XVII-century)

The unknown mausoleum is especially interesting in Shakhi-Zinda.

Madrasah of Mirza Ulugbek (XV-century)

The silhouette of Shakhi-Zinda (XV-century)

Magaki-Attari mosque (XII-century)

Ark (entering part ) XVI-century

Town gates Karakul (XVI-century)

Questions

• What do you know about Great Silk Road?
• What can you say about Bukhara?
• What kind of historical please do you know?

Thank you for attention