Registan Square, complex of three famous madrasah. Medieval university campus. Evening, selective focus
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In a remote corner of Asia, one of the world’s oldest cities continues to awe visitors
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.
Ak-Saray or Ak Saray Palace in the city of Shahrisabz in Uzbekistan
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Sitting in a green valley over a mountainous pass, historic Shakhrisabz is filled with UNESCO-listed architectural delights
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - July 8, 2019: Bodomzor Metro Station in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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