May 21, 2025Introduction The Gur-e-Amir western niche stands as one of the most enigmatic features of the famed mausoleum in Samarkand.…
May 18, 2025Introduction: The Ancient Walls Few Speak Of While most travelers admire the Registan or the Gur-e-Amir, few realize that Samarkand’s…
May 18, 2025Introduction Nestled in the heart of Samarkand, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum is celebrated as the eternal resting place of Timur…
May 17, 2025Duration and Characteristics of Summer Summer in Uzbekistan is long, intense, and bone-dry—starting in May and lasting until October. This…
May 11, 2025Ruy González de Clavijo stood speechless in August 1404. Ahead of the Spanish envoy soared a portal taller than any…
May 7, 2025If you're passionate about architecture, Shahrisabz for Architecture Lovers offers one of Uzbekistan’s richest open-air museums. Known as the birthplace…- May 5, 2025Introduction: A City at the Crossroads of the World Samarkand Silk Road history is a story of global exchange, wealth,…
- April 27, 2025An Ancient City Born in the Cradle of Civilizations Samarkand, cradled in the fertile valley of the Zeravshan River at…
- April 23, 20251. Introduction The Registan Ensemble is the crown jewel of Samarkand, often hailed as one of Central Asia’s most magnificent…
April 23, 20251. Introduction Gur-e-Amir (sometimes spelled Guri Amir) translates to “Tomb of the Commander,” referencing its most famous occupant: the legendary…
