Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Drove to Samarkand today. Interesting visit to the ancient Ulug-Beg Observatory and the phenomenal Shah-i-Zinda necropolis of tombs, mosques and mausoleums. Fantastic tiles from the 14th century.

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan