Bukhara, which is situated on the Silk Route, 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. Monuments of particular interest include the famous tomb of Ismail Samani, a masterpiece of 10th-century Muslim architecture, and a large number of 17th-century madrasas.
- Country
- Uzbekistan
- Region
- Asia
- Category
- Cultural
- Inscribed
- 1993
- UNESCO reference
- 602
- Area
- 216 ha
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