The Guardian tells about mysterious and mystical stories of Registan

Huge tourist potential of our country and a rich historical heritage are in the focus of many foreign mass media.

For example, a recent article published in regular issue of the world’s popular magazine Guardian titled "Timur’s Registan: most majestic public square in the world - History of cities in 50 buildings, the seventh day" dedicated to the world-famous historical and architectural sights of Uzbekistan, one of the brightest sights, reports "Uzbektourism".

The article says that buildings and other wonders of the Registan in Samarkand during the reign of Tamerlane, were constructed at the end of the XIV century by craftsmen and architects who have come from all over the empire. The influence of architecture so widely spread far beyond Samarkand, that it defines the appearance of many distant cities in Iran, India, Pakistan and even in the architecture of the mosque, built on the beginning of the XX century in St. Petersburg.

"It is not difficult to guess," - author writes - "Why in the fairy tale "1001 Nights" Scheherazade told stories while being in the palace of Samarkand. The city was on the Silk Road, and there gathered people from different countries. It was a wonder of Islamic architecture and outstanding center of education. Every place in Samarkand reflect all of these three aspects as Registan".

According to the author, a city that at least 2,500 years has always been a center linking the trade route between Europe and Asia, which affected its prosperity and cosmopolitanism.

IA "Jahon"