Bukhara, a Silk Road City, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The tall minaret glowed from the final rays of the setting sun. Upon seeing the magnificent tower we understood how its awe-inspiring look impresses everyone who sees it, including the brutal warrior Genghis Kahn.
It鈥檚 true that Bukhara doesn鈥檛 have the colour and glitter of Samarkand but what is does have is a deep history that exudes from the buildings in Old Town. Not many of the historical buildings have been restored. At first it made us disappointed in monochromatic Bukhara, but as we ventured deeper into Old Town we grew to love the authentic feel of this historic town.
Bukhara was considered one of the great trading cities along the ancient Silk Road. This prominent position caused it to attract a lot of attention. Over the centuries its leaders changed many times and included Alexander the Great as well as Emirs from Persia and Turkey, among others. Its religion changed as often as its rulers having been Buddhist, Christian and since the 9th century, it has been Muslim. In 1220 the city was decimated by Genghis Khan, whose army destroyed almost every building and killed many of its residents. The city鈥檚 turmoil continued until it achieved a bit of stability from the 16th 鈥� 19th centuries when it was ruled by Emirates of Bukhara Dynasty. Russian Czars took over control of Bukhara in the late 1800s and then it changed hands to come under Soviet control. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
It鈥檚 true that Bukhara doesn鈥檛 have the colour and glitter of Samarkand but what is does have is a deep history that exudes from the buildings in Old Town. Not many of the historical buildings have been restored. At first it made us disappointed in monochromatic Bukhara, but as we ventured deeper into Old Town we grew to love the authentic feel of this historic town.
Bukhara was considered one of the great trading cities along the ancient Silk Road. This prominent position caused it to attract a lot of attention. Over the centuries its leaders changed many times and included Alexander the Great as well as Emirs from Persia and Turkey, among others. Its religion changed as often as its rulers having been Buddhist, Christian and since the 9th century, it has been Muslim. In 1220 the city was decimated by Genghis Khan, whose army destroyed almost every building and killed many of its residents. The city鈥檚 turmoil continued until it achieved a bit of stability from the 16th 鈥� 19th centuries when it was ruled by Emirates of Bukhara Dynasty. Russian Czars took over control of Bukhara in the late 1800s and then it changed hands to come under Soviet control. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Bukhara, a Silk Road City
Guide Location: Uzbekistan » Bukhara
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Uzbekistan » Bukhara
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Old Town
- Kalon Minaret
- Khodja Kalon Mosque
- Miri-Arab Madrasah
- Citadel Ark
- Labi Havz
- Kukeldash Madresah
- Nadir Devanbegi Madrassah
- Chor Minor
- Bolo-Khauz Mosque
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Ulugh Beg Madrasah
- Abdulazizkhan Madrasah
- Gaukushon complex
- Magok-i-Attari Mosque
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
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