Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
사마르칸트
UNESCO World Heritage site
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:45
Welcome to Samarkand, a legendary jewel of Central Asia and a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage site known across the globe as the Crossroads of Cultures. For thousands of years, this…
Listen in the app2Registan Square and its Grand Madrasas3:28
Welcome to Registan Square, the absolute heart of historical Samarkand and one of the most celebrated public spaces in the entire Islamic world. This grand central square was once a bustling public center where medieval scholars…
Listen in the app3Gur-e-Amir, Resting Place of Conquerors3:07
Welcome to the Gur e Amir Mausoleum, a masterpiece of medieval architecture and the sacred resting place of conquerors. Open your experience with one remarkable truth, this magnificent blue domed mausoleum represented a dramatic…
Listen in the app4The Monumental Bibi-Khanym Mosque2:59
Welcome to the monumental Bibi Khanym Mosque, one of the most ambitious architectural endeavors in the history of the Islamic world. Begin your exploration with a surprising opening fact, ninety five war elephants brought back…
Listen in the app5Shah-i-Zinda, Avenue of Turquoise Domes2:46
Welcome to Shah i Zinda, the breathtaking avenue of turquoise domes nestled along the ancient hillside. Open your visit with a striking historical truth, this narrow hillside passage contains some of the richest and most vivid…
Listen in the app6Ulugh Beg Observatory and Medieval Astronomy2:39
Welcome to the Ulugh Beg Observatory, a monumental testament to medieval science perched atop the northern hills of Samarkand. Open your exploration with an astonishing fact, in fourteen twenty eight, astronomers working at this…
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Thank you for joining us on this remarkable journey through Samarkand, the legendary Crossroads of Cultures. Together, we have traveled across centuries of history, exploring the grand madrasas of Registan Square, the serene blue…
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What is Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures?
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures is a place in 사마르칸트 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 사마르칸트 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 19 min 33 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.6686, 67.0000 |
| Last updated |