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Uzbekistan’s Bukhara highlighted by Polish Tourism Portal
21 October 2024
Uzbekistan’s Bukhara highlighted by Polish Tourism Portal

The famous Tourist Internet Portal in Poland "Turystyka Seniora" published an article dedicated to the ancient city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan: “Bukhara - an ancient oasis of the Great Silk Road”.

The article was published under the title "Uzbekistan: Bukhara - what is worth seeing and visiting in two days? Sights of Bukhara".

According to the publication, ancient city of Bukhara was founded 2000 years ago, experienced its best years, when it became the richest, largest and most important stopping point on the Great Silk Road.

"Every year, numerous, large caravans departed from Bukhara along the main routes of the Silk Road. Even in the 19th century, more than 3,000 camels constantly traveled between Bukhara and Russia," the author writes.

The must see historical sights to visit in Bukhara have been listed in the article. The tourist sites recommended by the author include the Samanid Mausoleum, a building that was originally part of a larger necropolis, is the oldest and best-preserved mausoleum in all of Central Asia. "The mausoleum served as a family crypt for the Samanid dynasty (819-1005), the founders of the vast Samanid state in what is now Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan," the author notes.

Information about the Kalon Minaret, the second largest in Central Asia.

The author also notes that Bukhara has several domed bazaars, which are characteristic of the Bukhara landscape. "Located on the Silk Road, Bukhara was an important trading center. Trade was maintained during the Shaibanid period in the 16th century, when five new brick bazaars with a roof and numerous smaller and larger domes were built. Four remain today," the article emphasizes.

"A great pastime is trying on various hats, which are displayed on street stands in many places. It is a small respite from intensive sightseeing and absorbing a lot of information and history related to Bukhara," summarizes "Turystyka Seniora".

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