Samarkand, a world cultural heritage treasure in Uzbekistan.

ARSITEKTURPEDIA 🧿Samarkand, the setting of "One Thousand and One Nights", is located in Uzbekistan and was founded in the 3rd century BC. In the 14th century, it was the capital of the Timurid Empire. 🧿In 2001, Samarkand, with a history of 2750 years, was listed as a world heritage site. Located at the intersection of China and the Middle East on the Silk Road, it is also known as the "place where cultures meet". 🧿The word "Samarkand" in Sogdian means "stone city", perhaps because of this, it has such a magnificent blue architectural wonder. The architectural style is characterized by blue mosaic, gold thread decoration, and geometric three-dimensional structure, which deeply influenced the urban planning and architectural development of many distant regions. 🧿Xia Yi Shinda Tomb Group Xia Yi Xinda, meaning "King of Eternal Life", is a tomb complex for the relatives and nobles of Emperor Timur, including a magnificent tomb avenue and forty-four tombs. 🧿Registan Square It is the ancient central square of the city, surrounded by three Islamic school buildings built in the 15th to 17th centuries. 🧿Gur-Emir Mausoleum Built between 1403 and 1404, it is the tomb of Tamerlane, the Turco-Mongol conqueror, whose architectural style influenced Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal.