603 UZ - Samarkand – Crossroads of Cultures (2001)

Brief Description

"The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan Mosque and madrasas, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, the Shakhi-Zinda compound and the Gur-Emir ensemble, as well as Ulugh-Beg's Observatory."

处在文化十字路口的撒马尔罕城
"撒马尔罕历史名城是世界多元文化交汇的大熔炉，建于公元前7世纪，在公元14世纪至15世纪的贴木尔王朝时期得到了重要发展。撒马尔罕拥有众多著名的古代建筑，如列吉斯坦伊斯兰教神学院、比比·哈内姆大清真寺、贴木尔家族陵墓和兀鲁伯天文台等。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/603

The Registan and its three madrasahs. From left to right: Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah and Sher-Dor Madrasah.

 

Courtesy of Malina1980 from Postcrossing

Registan, centre right corner tower

Courtesy of ossuusso from Postcrossing forum

Shah-i-Zinda "The Living King"