Zarafshon (river) - Wikipedia
WEBZeravshan River and Samarkand from space. [1] The Zarafshon[2][a][b] (Uzbek & Tajik: Зарафшон, Romanized: Zarafshon) is a river in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in Central Asia. Its name, "spreader of gold" in Persian, refers to the presence of gold -bearing sands in the upper reaches of the river.
Samarkand - Wikipedia
WEBSamarkand is located in southeastern Uzbekistan, in the Zarefshan River valley, 135 km from Qarshi. Road M37 connects Samarkand to Bukhara, 240 km away. Road M39 connects it to Tashkent, 270 km away. The Tajikistan border is about 35 km from Samarkand; the Tajik capital Dushanbe is 210 km away from Samarkand.
Samarkand | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBThe city of Samarkand has been at the crossroads of world cultures for over two and a half millennia, and is one of the most important sites on the Silk Routes traversing Central Asia. Located in the Zerafshan River valley, in north-eastern Uzbekistan, the city enjoys the benefits of abundant natural resources and settlement in the region can ...
Samarkand Square - Geography & History - Smithsonian Folklife …
WEBSamarkand is located in Uzbekistan in the valley of the Zeravshan River. The land surrounding Samarkand is arid and windswept, and caravans of camels and horses made their way along well-trodden dirt pathways between the oasis-like cities of Merv (present-day Mary), Bukhara, and Samarkand on their way east to Kashgar (Kashi in present-day ...
Samarkand, Uzbekistan: A guide to one of the world’s oldest cities | CNN
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Founded in around 700 BCE, Samarkand is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Here’s what visitors heading to this Uzbekistan city can expect.
Samarkand - uzbek-travel.com
WEBLying in the river valley of the Zerafshan (gold-strewer) and flanked by Pamir-Alai mountain spurs, this fabled oasis at the fringes of the Kyzyl Kum desert has never lacked breathless admirers.
Samarkand | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBThe historic town of Samarkand, located in a large oasis in the valley of the Zerafshan River, in the north-eastern region of Uzbekistan, is considered the crossroads of world cultures with a history of over two and a half millennia.
Samarkand Travel Guide - Caravanistan
WEBJul 31, 2024 · A guide to Samarkand: things to see and do, accommodation and transport, as well as history, tips, tours and excursions nearby.
Zeravshan (river) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Zarafshon is a river in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Its name, "spreader of gold" in Persian, refers to the presence of gold-bearing sands in the upper reaches of the river. To the ancient Greeks it was known as the Polytimetus. It …
Top 12 Things to do in Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Classy Nomad
WEBAug 9, 2022 · In this travel guide, you will get acquainted with the top 12 things to do in Samarkand that are worth experiencing for every kind of traveler. Samarqand, often spelled as Samarkand, is a city that beckons travelers with its rich history, stunning architecture, and the allure of the Silk Road.
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