Exterior of the Kok Gumbaz mosque in Shahrisabz, Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

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Shakhrisabz

Shakhrisabz (Shahrisabz) is a small, traditional Uzbek town south of Samarkand, across the hills in the Kashkadarya province, and is a lovely drive from Samarkand with some spectacular views. This is Timur’s hometown, and once upon a time it probably put Samarkand itself in the shade.


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