Samarkand (Uzbekistan) - Wink Travel Guide

The name Samarkand is derived from Old Persian asmara (stone, rock) and from Sogdian qand (fort, town). Samarkand literally means stone fort or rock town.

Samarkand had a central position on the Silk Road between China and the West. In the 14th century, Timur (Tamerlane) made Samarkand the capital of his empire.

Samarkand is a must-see for all travellers visiting Central Asia. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001 as Samarkand-Crossroad of Cultures.

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