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At the very heart of the Central Asia the ancient country of Uzbekistan is located. It is the most historically fascinating republic of the Central Asian countries. One of the oldest cities all over the world lie here: Samarkand was found over four thousand years ago, Bukhara and Khiva have a long and rich heritage. All of them were powerful cities and leading centers of the Silk Road connecting China with Western Europe.
The names of the greatest conquerors concern with Uzbekistan. Alexander the Grate once had passed through. It was conquered by Genghis Khan and his Mongols. And Tamerlane led Uzbekistan to its golden age in the 14th century. It was the center of empire extending from China to Turkey with the capital in Samarkand.
Nowadays Uzbekistan is bordered by such Asian countries as Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, straddling the Tien Shan and the Pamirs mountains and Kyzyl Kum (Uzbek: “red sand”) Desert. The capital is Tashkent, where were issued the declaration of independence of the republic in 1991.
Majestic ancient mosques, atmosphere of bustling Asian bazaars and tea houses, and breathtaking architecture of the Orient will remain in your heart.
