Samarkand is a tourist city with a glorious past

AbstractThe article tells about the rich history of the Samarkand region, the stages of the historical formation of the Samarkand region, the existing historical monuments in the region, and the origin of the geographical location of the region. Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world. Founded 2,750 years ago, the city was famous for its excellent climate, natural and material resources. In the 5th century BC Samarkand was included in the Achaemenid Empire, and later in 329 - in the state of Alexander the Great. From the 4th to the 5th century BC, Samarkand was the capital of Sogd, which was originally part of Greek Bactria and then part of the Kushan state. In the 6th century, it became part of the Turkish Khanate and was ruled by local authorities.

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