The Afrasiyab Settlement in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is a significant historical site that dates back to the pre-Islamic period. It was founded in the 7th century BCE by the Sogdians, a Central Asian civ...
It's true, the archeological site is uninteresting for the untrained visitor. There is sadly not much tangible stuff to see from when the Sogdians lived here 1,400 years ago. But you must go and visit...
You can tour the dig sites and visit the museum. Very close to king David’s monument and recommended plov restaurant. Allow between 20 to 30 minutes unless you are really into your artifacts and antiq...
Ancient Ruins
North of the city is the ancient ruins of Afrasiab. To see walls still standing from the 6-7th century was truly amazing.
Cool museum
It's a cool museum. There's an interesting short film explaining the archaeology of it and then some cool exhibitions. Pretty cheap, too.
Sogdian heritage
The Afrasiyab Settlement in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is a significant historical site that dates back to the pre-Islamic period. It was founded in the 7th century BCE by the Sogdians, a Central Asian civ...
The famous Afrasiab frescoes
It's true, the archeological site is uninteresting for the untrained visitor. There is sadly not much tangible stuff to see from when the Sogdians lived here 1,400 years ago. But you must go and visit...
Interesting museum of oldcartifacts
You can tour the dig sites and visit the museum. Very close to king David’s monument and recommended plov restaurant. Allow between 20 to 30 minutes unless you are really into your artifacts and antiq...