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A Carpet Ride to Khiva
The Silk Road conjures images of the exotic and the unknown. Most travellers simply pass along it. Brit Chris Alexander chose to live there. Ostensibly writing a guidebook, Alexander found life at the heart of the glittering madrassahs, mosques and minarets of the walled city of Khiva - a remote desert oasis in Uzbekistan - immensely alluring, and stayed. Immersing himself in the language and rich cultural traditions Alexander discovers a world torn between Marx and Mohammed - a place where veils and vodka, pork and polygamy freely mingle - against a backdrop of forgotten carpet designs, crumbling but magnificent Islamic architecture and scenes drawn straight from "The Arabian Nights". Accom...
Uzbekistan
Guide to Uzbekistan, Central Asia's most populous country and the heart of the historic Silk Road.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Travel Guide - Expert advice and holiday tips including Tashkent architecture and hotels, Silk Road history, Islamic art and textiles, museums and culture. Also included are detailed maps, trekking and hiking routes, touring by bike, public transport, archaeological sites like Samarkand and Bukara, Fergana Valley and Kyzylkum Desert.
Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva
Samarkand, Boukhara, Khiva: centered around these Central Asian cities is a spectacular artistic heritage of architecture and decoration that has remained, until recently, just out of reach of globalization. The informed text and architectural detail captured in color photography, plans, and notes of Samarkand reinstates the magnificent mosques, fortresses, and residences to their proper place in the study of Islamic art. The volume pays tribute to a culture of building that withstood cycles of conquest and continued to thrive until Soviet power set in, preserving some of the most authentic building details in Asia.
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Journey to Khiva
The author describes his travels to the fabled cities of Tashkent, Bokhara, Samarkand, and Khiva
Seeking Justice at the Court of the Khans of Khiva
In Seeking Justice at the Court of the Khans of Khiva, Sartori and Abdurasulov show that in Khorezm prior to Sovietization the dispensation of justice according to Islamic law depended mostly on a group of officials representing the dynasty in power, and lacking specialised legal training.
The complete travel guide for Uzbekistan
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Introduction to Uzbekistan
Introduction to Uzbekistan provides an overview of the country's history, culture, and geography. Located in Central Asia, Uzbekistan was once a part of the Soviet Union but gained independence in 1991. The ethnic makeup of the country is primarily Uzbek, with significant minority populations of Tajiks, Kazakhs, and Russians. The country's official language is Uzbek, but Russian is also widely spoken. Uzbekistan is known for its ancient cities and rich Islamic heritage, with many beautiful mosques and mausoleums dotting the landscape. The country is also home to the famous Silk Road, an ancient trade route that once connected China and Europe. Modern Uzbekistan is undergoing rapid development, with new infrastructure projects and tourism initiatives aimed at boosting the economy. Despite these changes, the country retains much of its traditional charm, with colorful bazaars and bustling street markets showcasing the best of Uzbek cuisine and culture.
