Registan Square, Samarkand: The Heart of the Silk Road, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Samarkand is often referred to as the heart of the silk road. Why? Because it was once the hub of silk trade and the halfway point of the trade route that connected Europe to Asia. The city is rich in history and the streets lined with mosaic architecture. Here is our picture diary of Registan square, Samarkand.

First up is the famous Registan square. Registan square was once a noisy and lively square filled with market stalls, where farmers and artisans sold their goods. But today, there stands 3 very notable structures; Ulughbek madrasah, Tilya-Kori madrasah and Sher-Dor madrasah.

The first building, Ulughbek madrasah dates back to 1471 and the other two were built in the 17th聽century to replicate Ulughbek鈥檚 fascinating design that depicts stars in the sky.

The three Isl膩mic buildings were ordered to be built by two different rulers at different times. Ruler Yalangtush Bahadur ordered the construction of a second madrassah (Sher-Dor) intending to mirror that of Ulughbek鈥檚. However, after 200 years, Ulughbek鈥檚 madrasah had shrunk into the ground. Therefore, Sher-Dor stands slightly taller. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Registan Square, Samarkand: The Heart of the Silk Road
Guide Location: Uzbekistan » Samarkand
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Katie Mallalieu
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