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Uzbekistan and Aral Sea

If you are keen on ancient oriental history and culture, a visit to the ancient cities of Uzbekistan is a must. Most of these magnificent exotic sites are more than two millennia old. Getting there makes you feel like entering an ancient Islamic country where all traditions have been preserved since the very old times.

Samarkand
Many people hardly realize that this city is of the same age as the cities of Babylon and Rome. It’s history is about 2 500 years old and has witnessed lots of upheavals during the times of Alexander the Great, the Arabic conquest, Genghis-Khan Conquest and finally Timur’s. Read more

Bukhara
With more than 140 architectural monuments Bukhara is a "town museum" dating back to the middle ages. Nowadays, after 2.5 millennia had passed, its magnificent ensembles attract a lot of attention. The city was once a large commercial center of the Great Silk Road. Even then Bukhara had already been considered an important cultural and trade center, which has determined the city’s dramatic history. Read more

Khiva
Build as an "open air museum", Khiva is about two millennia old. In fact, the city itself is made up of madrasahs, mosques and minarets. Walking there is like getting in a fairytale, waiting for a sultan and his suite to appear at any moment. Read more
 


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Outstanding Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is an outstanding place. Most of its magnificent exotic sites are more than two millennia old. This country of ancient civilizations used to be a part of the Silk Road. Later on these lands were conquered by Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and Timur.


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