Amir Timur, the famous statesman and commander ... while others fell into decay but were rebuilt during the period of Soviet rule. Samarkand is one of the jewels of Central Asia.

Located about 54 miles from Samarkand is Shahrisabz, the 2,000-year-old "city of green" and the birthplace of King Timur. Ak-Saray Palace, unlike some of its contemporaries built by Amir Timur ...