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City tour from the Old Town
Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world, it is more than 2500 years old. Samarkand managed to visit the capital of several states, the economic and cultural center and the key point of the Great Silk Road from China to Europe. Travelers come here to explore the stunning mosques and madrassas — Islamic educational institutions, to see how the ancient history of Samarkand is intertwined with its modern life.
Samarkand market
The central market in Samarkand is Siab Bazaar — the largest and oldest bazaar in Samarkand, one of the largest and oldest bazaars in Uzbekistan. It is next to the Bibi Khanum Mausoleum, and the street also bears the name of Bibi Khanum.
