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Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz
Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz
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Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz
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Uzbekistan
ADDRESS
O'zbekiston ko'chasi, Qarshi, Uzbekistan

HISTORIC CENTRE OF SHAKHRISYABZ PICTURE

Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz
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About Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz
The historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz is a part of the city of Shakhrisyabz in Uzbekistan. The city is located at a height of 622 meters. It was founded in about the 6th century BC. It was a major city in Central Asia at its peak. Also, Sogdiana used it as an important urban center at the time of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia. Earlier it was called Kesh or Kish and was identified with the ancient Nautaca. It became a World Heritage Site in 2000 and was put on the danger list in 2016.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz

  • The 14th-century Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur was born here.
  • The site has numerous historical monuments like Ak-Saray Palace, Hazrat-i-Imama Complex and more.
    The site has numerous historical monuments like Ak-Saray Palace, Hazrat-i-Imama Complex and more.
  • There is a Tomb of Timur at this place. However, according to historians, the emperor was buried in Samarkhand. But this place also has two corpses that are still unidentified.
    There is a Tomb of Timur at this place. However, according to historians, the emperor was buried in Samarkhand. But this place also has two corpses th
  • Many of the archaeological findings are displayed in the Museum situated at this place. It is also popular as Amir Temur Museum of Shahrisabz.
    Many of the archaeological findings are displayed in the Museum situated at this place. It is also popular as Amir Temur Museum of Shahrisabz.
  • The city is also home to baths belonging to the medieval period which could be used even today. And a bazaar named Chor-su of the 18th century.
    The city is also home to baths belonging to the medieval period which could be used even today. And a bazaar named Chor-su of the 18th century.
  • The place was mentioned in a song written by the Uzbek Soviet band Yalla in the 1980s.
  • Shakhriyabz owns a masterpiece of architecture and ruins of Temur's rule like a mosque, prayer hall, accommodation place of the religious community and pilgrims. The front part of which is made with white marble. It should be preserved for future generations.

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