Bukhara is the oldest city in Uzbekistan. In it, archaeologists found the remains of public and residential buildings. As well as dishes, coins, jewelry and various tools dating back to the 4th century BC
The city of Bukhara (Uzbekistan) has an age of about 2.5 thousand years. Bukhara in ancient times was part of the large Asian state of Sogd, which was conquered by Alexander the Great. Near the city, the remains of an ancient settlement were found, which gained fame thanks to its beautiful paintings with scenes of cheetah hunting.
Acre fortress is considered the center of the city, rulers and retinue lived in it, Shahristan was located outside the walls, which surrounded the suburb of merchants. The Great Silk Road ran through the city of Bukhara (Uzbekistan). Merchants from China, India, Iran and other countries were accommodated in more than 60 caravanserais (as inns were called in the old days). After the Arabs came to Uzbekistan (Bukhara is no exception) in the 7th century, Islam began to spread, many mosques and minarets were built, as well as a large number of cultural buildings and madrasahs. After many millennia, built inAt that time, the Sassanid mausoleum remains amazingly beautiful, perfect, harmonious. Architectural complexes - Poikalo, Gaukushon, Lyabi-Hauz and other buildings of medieval architects - are especially unique. In addition, Bukhara (Uzbekistan) is distinguished by various architectural monuments that have been preserved for contemporaries.
Architectural complexes - Chor-Bakr, Bakhautdina, Toshmachit - are distinguished by their special charm. Thanks to the outstanding masters of architecture, ancient Bukhara (Uzbekistan) is clearly visible in the preserved monuments, made in a special unique manner.
The city is a magnet for the curious eyes of people all over the world. A huge part of the history of mankind is connected with it. Camel caravans from China and Europe for a long time carried not only goods along the Great Silk Road, but also news about other civilizations and cultures. These news were reflected in the architectural monuments of the city of Bukhara (Uzbekistan), which are distinguished by their uniqueness.
Bukhara is an ancient city, as ancient as Samarkand. Its exact age is a mystery to archaeologists. Scientists have determined that 2.5 thousand years ago, the first settlements began to appear here. When the city was ruled by the Sassanid dynasty in the 9th and 10th centuries, it flourished. At the time when the Sheibanid dynasty reigned, it became the capital of the Bukhara Kaganate.
Despite the fact that Islamic saints and relatives of the Prophet are buried in Bukhara, the city has always remained accessible to other religions. Stillsynagogues have been opened in Bukhara. At any time this city was the capital of poetry and fairy tales. Scientists and writers grew up in it - Avicenna, Rudaki and others, known and glorified all over the world. Residents are hospitable and cordial, they are always glad to see guests and are proud of their homeland. Any tour to Uzbekistan includes a visit to this wonderful city. Every visitor can see what Bukhara was originally.
