Samarkand – a major scientific and cultural center for almost three thousand years is famous for its unique nature, majestic structures – masterpieces of eastern architecture since ancient times. This city, which is called by the great scientists and thinkers as the “crossroads of the Great Silk Road”, “decoration of the face of the earth”, “pearl of the East”, “ancient and eternally young”, is always at the center of world attention.
There are many people in the world who dream of visiting Samarkand once in their life, touching its history and enjoying its beauty. Therefore, this city is included in the number of fifty cities of the world, which one must definitely visit even if once in a lifetime.
Samarkand has witnessed many important events throughout its rich history, experienced ups and downs. Information about it can be found in many historical sources. Every inch of the earth, every structure of Samarkand, bears the trace of past events. All this makes us think about who we are and what our place in history is, fills our hearts with pride, calls to become worthy of our great ancestors and continue their traditions.
Independence of our Motherland marked the beginning of a completely new period in the life of Samarkand, illuminated every corner of the ancient city, and warmed the heart of each of its people with its creative light.
A large-scale work was carried out on studying, widely promoting its rich history and culture, restoring and improving historical monuments and holy pilgrimage sites of Samarkand, in the city where the First President of our country Islam Karimov was born and raised. As a result of these activities, the mausoleum of Amir Temur, the Mirzo Ulugbek observatory, the Shakhi Zinda memorial complex, the Bibikhanum mosque, the Registan ensemble, and the adjacent territories were landscaped, in a word, they corresponded to their majestic status. A large mausoleum has been erected on the site where our great ancestor Imam Maturidi was buried.
In addition to the historical part, the new part of the city was also improved. As a result, according to modern requirements, the alley of Amir Temur, the Central park of culture and recreation named after Alisher Navoi, Kuksaroy square, the University alley, the Park of poets and other places have been reconstructed. New roads are laid in the city. Bustonsaroy, Registan, Ibn Sino, Beruniy, Mirzo Ulugbek streets were expanded, modern houses, administrative buildings and social facilities were built along these streets.
