Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Pearl of the Silk Road
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Situated on the Silk Road, Bukhara is more than 2,000 years old. It is the most complete example of a medieval city in Central Asia, with an urban fabric that has remained largely intact. The monuments of interest include the Ismail Samani's famous tomb, a masterpiece of 10th-century Muslim architecture, and a number of 17th-century madrasas.
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12 min 38 sec
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