"Registan Square consisting of three major buildings: Ulughbek Madrasah,
Tillakori Madrasah and Sherdor Madrasah" | Samarkand is the third largest and most ancient
city of the country. In 2007 the city celebrated its 2750th
anniversary. The city has gotten its beauty and miracle after the 14th
century when it became the Capital city of Timurids Empire. Samarkand
was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List as "Samarkand - Crossroads of
Cultures". |
"Shahi Zinda: mausoleum related to 13th-14th centuries" |
"Guri Emir: The mausoleum of Emir Timur (The founder
of Timurids Empire)" |
"Minorai Kalon of Bukhara, built during 12th Century" |
"The Ark of Bukhara: Built during 5th century and served as the
defensive walls surrounding the city" |
| Bukhara
is one of the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan. The region is referred
as the city-museum with its more than 130 ancient buildings and places.
Bukhara was the Capital city of the Emirate of Bukhara until the Red
Army (Tsar Russia)'s occupation to the area. The population of city
consist of mostly Tajik speaking people who originally settled in from
Persian regions. |  |
| Tashkent
is the current Capital city of Uzbekistan. The city has also ancient
names such as "Shosh" or "Choch". Tashkent is the most populated and
developed city in the country.
The city truly connect the ancient world to modern with its historical
and modern beauty. Tashkent has a wonderful view during the evenings.
After the earthquake in 1966 when the city was almost completely
destroyed, Tashkent was rebuilt and gained its current architectural
structure. |
|
The Monument of "Happy Mother" on the Square of Independence | 
"Tashkent TV Tower: The highest
building in Uzbekistan with 375 meters" |
