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Silk Road - Uzbekistan - Central Asia - Khiva - Samarkand - UNESCO - Bukhara - people - food markets - design - markets -
Silk Road - Uzbekistan - Central Asia - Khiva - Samarkand - UNESCO - Bukhara - people - food markets - design - markets -
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The handmade noodles are what made this laghman special. You can find it at an outdoor cafe next to the Bolo-Hauz Mosque and across from the Ark in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Read more about our visit to Uzbekistan and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Ready for afternoon tea at Khiva's main market. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
This map portrays Bukhara as the crossroads of Silk Road paths to the west, east and south to India. Though hard to believe, this part of the world was once the center of learning and technology, as Europe lagged behind. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
An early evening social gathering of birds atop Alloquili Khan Medressa in Khiva, Uzbekistan. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Meat and onion stuffed pastries (somsa) fresh from the oven at the bazaar in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Read more about our visit to Uzbekistan and tourism in Uzbekistan.
A pensive-looking statue stands outside Khiva's main gate (Ata Darvaza). To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Now a handicrafts center, this Medressa dates back to the early 19th century. The Allakulikhan Medressa across the way is almost a mirror copy with matching tile facades. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
The burial site for Samarkand's elite. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Standing at 45 meters, Islom Khoja Minaret is difficult to fit into the viewfinder of a camera from its base. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Tea bowls for sale at a ceramics vendor in Bukhara. The designs are a combination of Tajik and Uzbek. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
A shot of the final resting place for Timur, his sons and grandsons in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Bukhara, Uzbekistan To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Finished in 1420, this is the oldest medressa at Samarkand's Registan. There used to be lecture halls under these small corner domes. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Kalon Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Medressa (left) and Kalon Mosque form an impressive square in Bukhara. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.href=http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/>www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
These three women sell colorful dresses and shirts at Khiva's main market (bazaar). For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
The square of the Registan was in full activity in preparation for Samarkand's 2950 birthday at the end of August. Dancers and musicians filled the square to practice each morning and evening. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
An appropriate salesgirl for Uzbek sweets, the bazaar in Khiva. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Tilla-Kari (Gold-Covered) Medressa, Sher Dor (Lion) Medressa and Ulughbek Medressa make up one of the finest squares of Central Asia, Samarkand's Registan.The stage is set for morning and evening practice in order to prepare for Samarkand's birthday bash (2950 years) at the end of August 2007.To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Once a full medressa, only the gate of the medressa is left at the entrance to the area holding Guri Amir (1404) and other Mausoleums. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Star, a street vendor near Kalon Mosque, befriended us when Audrey needed help tying her scarf. When Audrey left her scarf at the hotel the following day, Star gave her another one to keep her cool in the baking Bukhara sun.Star was quite the linguaphile, knowing the basics in 12 languages. Impressive. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
The beautiful tiled exterior of the Kalta Minor Minaret reflects the afternoon sun. Unfortunately, its construction was never completed. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
Only the 40-meter entrance to Timur's White Palace in Shakhrisabz remains today. Having taken the finest artisans from Khorezm 24 years to construct, it supposedly once put Samarkand's palaces to shame. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Sher Dor Medressa (1636) is decorated with what looks like tigers, but the name of the medressa indicates lions. Maybe the architect had a bit of feline confusion. Taken at the Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
The tiled entrance into the cemetery and mausoleum area in Samarkand. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
A sunflower seeks relief under the baking sun in Khiva, Uzbekistan. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
