For more than 2,000 years, trade routes ran across Asia connecting the Mediterranean region to China. Caravans of camels, mules and horses carried precious cargo such as spices, minerals, gold, and tea. With these caravans came new cultures and different ideas. The Silk Road traveled right through the heart of Uzbekistan and connected three cities - Samarqand, Bukhara and Khiwa. These cities flourished as a result of these lucrative trade routes.
In
Samarqand, the Islamic architecture that still stands dates back to the 15th century. In Bukhara, there are so many mosques and Islamic schools that the city has earned the name "The Divine." The most impressive mosque is the
Kalyan Mosque which was built in 1514. The minaret alone rises 155 feet. There are quite a few museums in the city and visitors can wonder around the old city and visit workshops and even see where the old
harem quarters used to be.
In Samarqand, the Islamic architecture that still stands dates back to the 15th century. In Bukhara, there are so many mosques and Islamic schools that the city has earned the name "The Divine." The most impressive mosque is the Kalyan Mosque which was built in 1514. The minaret alone rises 155 feet. There are quite a few museums in the city and visitors can wonder around the old city and visit workshops and even see where the old harem quarters used to be.
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