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1. Samarkand

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   Samarkand is a historic oasis city in Uzbekistan, situated in the fertile Zarafshan River valley. For millennia, it has served as a crucial nexus point on the Silk Road network, facilitating extensive cultural, commercial, and ideological exchange between East and West. The city is globally recognized for its breathtaking Islamic architecture, particularly structures commissioned during the zenith of the Timurid Empire under its founder, Timur (Tamerlane).…

2. Samarkand

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   Timurid Zenith and Architectural Legacy
   The revitalization of Samarkand began in earnest after Timur established it as the capital of his vast empire in the late 14th century. Timur moved skilled artisans, architects, and scholars from conquered territories—including Isfahan, Delhi, and Damascus—to populate his new capital, intending it to be the most magnificent city on Earth.
   The Timurid architectural style in Samarkand is characterized by: