Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

wasandi - In the 14th century, Eastern Gurakani make Samarkand as the capital of the kingdom that stretched from India to Turkey. This city was once known as the 'precious pearl in the world' which was situated there in the Valley Zarafshan, the Silk Road. But now Samarkand is the third largest city in Uzbekistan and is the center line of architectural and cultural charm that represents history. In Samarkand there is a beautiful and romantic place called Shah-i-Zinda. Sepupuh brother Mohammed, Qusam Ibn Abbas has lived in this place, who participated spread of Islam in Uzbekistan.

Here there are also Gur-e Amir, the tomb of the royal family of DinastiTimurid which was built in 1403. The world's largest jade as a symbol of triumph Gurkani East is in the building. Registan is another interesting place, the square downtown Madras is among three Ulugh Beg, Sherdar, and Tilla Kari. Places can be said that a beautiful Islamic monuments in the world, for decoration of money combined with brick, blue mossaik toska, and carved marble. Bibi Khanum Mosque is the biggest legacy of architectural history who became one of the largest buildings in Samarkand.Pada in 1897 because of the earthquake many buildings in the city collapsed, but by the Russian government has now been restored.
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