samarkand – crossroad of cultures

слайд 1 historical places of uzbekistan “english self study” “family psychology” abdaliyeva umidabonu “samarkand – crossroad of cultures” is the official moniker used to describe this city as a unesco world heritage site. samarkand conjures up images of ancient times and sounds almost mythical. however, this is no fairytale: samarkand today is a lively city that cherishes its traditions. archaeological excavations have revealed a history which dates back 3500 years; the town of afrosiab was founded in the 7th century bc. the area was continuously inhabited and served as a melting pot of diverse cultures. it was conquered by alexander the great and genghis khan, was the sumptuous capital of the timurid empire and played an important role in the …

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