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It is as old and venerable as Rome, the eternal city, and Athens, the city of wisdom, yet Samarkand, the pearl of the Muslim world, draws only a fraction of the attention that those two capitals do.
Uzbekistan is emerging as one of Central Asia’s most fascinating places to visit. Here are the best things to do there – from exploring ancient sites to feasting on great eats.
Certains pays de la planète sont bien moins connus que d’autres… Partons à la découverte du Tadjikistan, le plus petit pays d’Asie centrale.
From the blog of Nadezhda Dukhovny at The Times of Israel
Uzbekistan's untapped tourist scene is a trove of hidden wonders Noo Saro-Wiwa © Provided by City AM To tide us over until we’re able to travel again, we’re republishing classic travel stories from our archives. Today we revisit Noo Saro-Wiwa’s exploration of Uzbekistan. ••• Gold-leafed mosque interiors, silk carpets, smooth vodka, ninth century mausoleums and some of the best-looking people on earth — Uzbekistan is a hidden gem. And that’s not just a metaphor; it really is tucked away. The home of many of the world’s most impressive architectural, scientif...