Samarkand is about 2500 years old and its architectural landmarks dated back to the times of the Timur Dynasty

Samarkand

History of Samarkand is about 2500 years old and its architectural landmarks dated back to the times of the Timur Dynasty is of the same importance as architectural masterpieces of ancient Egypt, China, India, Greece and Rome. The Registan ceremonial plaza, the centre of the medieval Samarkand, is the outstanding example of town-planning skills of the Central Asian architects of the 15-17 centuries.

Samarkand is also famous for Gur-Emir Mausoleum (15-17 centuries), built as a burial place for the members of the Timur Dynasty.

The city is well-known for its brilliant great scientists, writers and painters like Rudaki, Babur, Jami, Avicenna, Navoi, Ulugbek, Mukimi, Furkat.Samarkand is a city full of legends.

Registan

Shakhi Zinda Necropolis

Shakhi Zinda Necropolis

Ulugbek Observatory

Gur-Emir Masoleum

Bibi-Khanum Mosque