Shah-i-Zinda is a necropolis located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is one of the most significant and impressive architectural ensembles in Central Asia and is considered to be a masterpiece of Islamic art and architecture. The name "Shah-i-Zinda" means "the living king" in Persian, and it refers to the belief that Kusam ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, is buried there.
The Ark of Bukhara is an ancient fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It is believed to have been built in the 5th century AD, although the current structure dates back to the 16th century. The fortress served as the residence of the rulers of Bukhara and also functioned as a military fortress.
Registan Square is a historic public square located in the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the country and is considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in the world. The name "Registan" means "sandy place" in Persian, and it refers to the fact that the square was once a sandy desert.
Gur-e-Amir is a mausoleum located in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It was built in the early 15th century as the final resting place of the famous Central Asian conqueror and statesman, Timur, also known as Tamerlane.
The Kalyan Minaret is a towering Islamic structure located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city and is considered to be one of the most impressive examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia.
Uzbekistan is a landlocked country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Tajikistan to the southeast, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest. The capital and largest city is Tashkent. Its capital and largest city is Tashkent. It had a population of 36,024,000 in 2022.
Tashkent, historically known as Chach, is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, a landlocked country. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of 3 million. It is located in northeastern Uzbekistan, near the border with Kazakhstan.
