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Samarkand – Uzbekistan (Registan)
One of the most magnificent complexes of Islamic architecture and the Silk Road.
Features
- Three huge madrasas with turquoise tiling and stunning geometric designs
- Timurid architecture with blue domes and tall minarets
- Central square, once the scientific and cultural heart of the Islamic world
Historical significance
- The center of Timurid civilization and one of the most important stations on the Silk Road
- A gathering place for scientists, mathematicians and astronomers
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the splendor of Islamic architecture in Central Asia
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