The city of Samarkand is famous for being the subject of an Uzbek tale called "The Rendezvous at Samarkand." It was recounted by a 12th-century Persian storyteller and mystic, Farid Al-Din Attar.

Jan 29, 2026 · Samarkand, city in east-central Uzbekistan that is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. Known as Maracanda in the 4th century bce, it was the capital of Sogdiana and was captured by …

Jun 26, 2025 · Plan your visit with this Samarkand travel guide. Discover top sights, Silk Road history, tips, and what to see in Uzbekistan’s ancient city.

5 days ago · Samarkand sat at the geographic heart of the Silk Road, making it the single most important trading city on the network for roughly a thousand years. Located in modern-day …

2 hours ago · Samarkand travel guide with practical tips on where to stay, how to get around, and how to plan your visit to the jewel of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan.

Samarkand revolted against its Mongol rulers in 1365, and became the capital of the empire of Timur, during which time it made its most significant development and became the most important economic …

Samarkand is called an invaluable treasury of the culture of the Central Asian nations. The greatest monuments of medieval architecture have been survived here – architectural forms and murals of …

Dec 30, 2025 · The Complete City Guide to Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s magnificent Silk Road City.In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about traveling to Samarkand Uzbekistan. I also …

Samarkand is the city that is the bejewelled crown of the Silk Road, a rhapsody of ornate Islamic architecture with turquoise domes and soaring tiled minarets. It's one of the twin pillars of the …

4 days ago · Samarkand—just the name conjures up images of shimmering turquoise domes, bustling bazaars redolent with spices, and the echo of ancient caravans along the Silk Road! Nestled in the …