The underrated little country that's nicknamed 'Venice in the desert'
Tucked away in central Asia lies a country known for its stunning mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road ...
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Why Uzbekistan’s Jews already miss the iron fist of their late ruler
BUKHARA, Uzbekistan (JTA) – Driving through this dusty desert city of many ornate and ancient mosques ... rabbi of a Jewish population of 200 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s second city, and ...
'It risks becoming a Venice in the desert': The dark side of Uzbekistan's tourism boom
The Uzbekistan government is on an ambitious tourism drive – but is sparring with heritage experts over how to protect its ...
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Samarkand travel guide: the cultural heart of Uzbekistan
The word Samarkand, for many, conjures up exotic images – from majestic blue tiled mosques to fragrant spice markets. Located in east-central Uzbekistan, it is one of the oldest cities in ...
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Amazing architecture: Inside the largest mosque in Central Asia
Opened in 2022, Astana's Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Central ... historic Islamic religious sites like the Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, built in 15th-17th century.
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Korea, Uzbekistan strengthen ties through shared history, artistic exchange
The deep cultural connection between Korea and Uzbekistan is well-known to Koreans. The ties between the two nations span vast histories. From ancient Silk Road exchanges — evident in a mural at the ...