Bukhara - Wikipedia
Located on the Silk Road, the city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. Bukhara served as the capital of the Khanate of Bukhara, and Emirate of Bukhara. It was the birthplace of the scholar Imam Bukhari. [ 4 ] The city has been known as "Noble Bukhara" (Bukhārā-ye sharīf).
History of Bukhara - Wikipedia
In medieval times, Bukhara served as the capital of the Khanate of Bukhara and was the birthplace of Imam Bukhari. UNESCO has listed the historic centre of Bukhara, which contains numerous mosques and madrassas, as one of the World Heritage Sites.
Bukhara | Uzbekistan, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 7, 2024 · Bukhara, city, south-central Uzbekistan, located about 140 miles (225 km) west of Samarkand. The city lies on the Shakhrud Canal in the delta of the Zeravshan River, at the centre of Bukhara oasis.
Bokhara Rug History & Origin Guide - Little-Persia
Bokhara rugs are most famous for their deep red or burgundy colour, although they can also be found in a range of other colours, including greens, blues, and browns. The designs are typically symmetrical and consist of repeating oval or diamond shapes, often referred to as 'guls'.
Bukhara – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Bukhara (in Uzbek Buxoro) is a city historically astride the Silk Road in the Samarkand through Bukhara region of Uzbekistan. It has a wealth of architecture and culture and is a must-see destination on any tour of this region.
The 20 Best Things to do in Bukhara Uzbekistan - Journal of Nomads
May 21, 2024 · Bukhara is a city unlike any other in Uzbekistan. Walking between the numerous arches and cupolas of the old city feels like walking back in time. But not like traveling back in time to a period where things were less advanced. No, in Bukhara it’s quite the opposite.
The Top-14 Sights in Bukhara’s Old Town - Not Another Backpacker
Nov 12, 2022 · The old town of Bukhara is known for its majestic buildings, beautiful mosques, and magnificent madrassas – with some buildings dating back more than 2000 years. Today, Bukhara is the fifth-largest city in Uzbekistan and one …
Bukhara Region - Wikipedia
Bukhara Region[ a ][ b ] is a region of Uzbekistan located in the southwest of the country. The Kyzyl Kum desert takes up a large portion of its territory. It borders Turkmenistan, Navoiy Region, Qashqadaryo Region, a small part of the Xorazm Region, and the Karakalpakstan Republic. It covers an area of 40,216 km 2. [ 1 ] .
Bukhara, Uzbekistan - 21 Impressive Things To Do In Bukhara
Apr 8, 2020 · Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The intriguing city rising from the Kyzylkum Desert, like an oasis of the past. With the sea of turquoise madrasahs and mosques, a rich history reaching thousands of years back, there is no shortage of impressive things to do in Bukhara. Here are the top places to visit, as well as the ones less known to the tourist’s eye ...
Bukhara travel - Lonely Planet | Uzbekistan, Asia
Bukhara. Central Asia’s holiest city, Bukhara (Buxoro) has buildings spanning a thousand years of history, and a thoroughly lived-in and cohesive old centre that hasn’t changed too much in two centuries. It is one of the best places in Central Asia for a glimpse of pre-Russian Turkestan.