| Uzbekistan is home to some of the oldest cities in | | | | check out, such as the Magoki-Attari, the Kalyan, |
| the world. As it is situated between two rivers, | | | | and the Djami mosques and the Samanids, the |
| the Amu-Darya and the Sir-Darya, it was | | | | Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. |
| considered as the crossroads of the famed Silk | | | | Khiva is unique in that the entire town was |
| Road, a lucrative trading route that ran through | | | | declared as a "historical monument of world |
| the center of Uzbekistan. The area has always | | | | significance" by UNESCO. Every building and |
| been a haven for culture and for religion. In fact, | | | | attraction in this town has been preserved in the |
| Zoroastrianism, which predates Christianity and | | | | style that was in use when the town was |
| Islam, began in what is now called Uzbekistan, and | | | | established 2500 years ago. Khiva can boast of |
| this religion is still practiced worldwide. | | | | having more minarets in all of Asia. |
| Quite a bit of technology existed early in | | | | Shakhrisabz includes the historic Kok Gumbaz |
| civilization, and the people of Uzbekistan were | | | | mosque, built in 1437, and the Gumbaz Seyidan |
| involved in building and improving irrigation | | | | mausoleum, built in 1438. |
| systems, weaving silk, maintaining an armory, | | | | Termez, which is located on the left bank of the |
| growing and cultivation cotton and various types | | | | Amudarya River, has the Kokildor-Ota |
| of grain, grapes, and other fruits. Those who had | | | | mausoleum, and the Karatepa, a Buddhist center |
| knowledge of these cultural achievements were | | | | which is constructed on three hills. There are |
| held in high regard. | | | | temples and monasteries that were here during |
| Uzbekistan is once again a popular destination for | | | | the 2nd century A.D. |
| travelers to Central Asia. There are so many | | | | The city of Nurata has the distinction of being |
| interesting places to go and things to see that | | | | founded by Alexander the Great in 327 B.C. He |
| you may have a difficult time choosing what | | | | also installed a water supply system that is still |
| attractions to visit. Uzbekistan travel is a lot like | | | | used today. What is left of the fortress used by |
| stepping into another world. | | | | Alexander and his men remains here, as well as |
| Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, presents an | | | | the Djuma mosque. |
| awesome mix of ancient and modern architecture: | | | | Baysun is a highly interesting place to visit. In this |
| from centuries old Zangiota mausoleum and Khast | | | | town, the customs and culture of the locals has |
| Imam ensemble to Tashkent metro, the | | | | not changed for many thousands of years. Cave |
| magnificent underground artwork in itself, and the | | | | Teshiktash, where the remains of Neanderthal |
| TV Tower, the tallest building in Central Asia. | | | | people have been found, and rock paintings from |
| Samarkand has the Afrasiab Museum, which is | | | | the Mesolite era can be seen in the Kohitang |
| filled with archeological items that were found | | | | Mountains. |
| during the time between the 4th and the 13th | | | | Uzbekistan travel is an experience you won't soon |
| centuries, A.C. | | | | forget! |
| Bukhara has many mosques and mausoleums to | | | | |