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Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva: Heart of the Silk Road
Art Architecture & Design, Archaeology, History Christopher Bradley Art Architecture & Design, Archaeology, History Christopher Bradley

Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva: Heart of the Silk Road

The great cities of Samarkand and Bukhara flaunt their magnificent Timurid architecture, whilst remote Khiva beguiles the Silk Road traveller. For many travellers, Uzbekistan holds the very heart of the Central Asian Silk Road. Its three main historical centres – Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva – all resonate deeply with the weight of history

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