Once a trade hub on the Silk Roads, Bukhara is now known for its medieval Islamic architecture — and increasingly as a place ...

The question struck Wael Al Awar during his first visit to the historic city in Uzbekistan in 2021. The Lebanese architect was charmed by its centuries-old madrasas, lofty blue-tiled arches and ...

There is a 19th century, two-story house in Bukhara that Sulayman Inoyatov, 82, tries to visit at least a few times every month. The building is now a museum and was the home of his famous relative, ...

Fascinating gold embroidery, colourful pottery and handmade carpets. In the old caravan city of Bukhara merchants still sell their goods today under Fascinating gold embroidery, colourful pottery and ...

Bukhara, which is situated on the Silk Route, is more than 2,000 years old. It is the most complete example of a medieval city in Central Asia, with an urban fabric that has remained largely intact.

BUKHARA — You could have heard a pin drop as a small group of men (and two women) gathered on a recent Friday night inside the 300-year-old synagogue of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on what was once the Silk ...

A sister city or twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties.

The first conquest of the historical Bukhara city by the Muslims was in 674 by the governor of Khorasan, Ubeydullah Bin Ziyad. But only 30 years later, the Islamic ruling of the city was achieved.

On July 8 this year, a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan was adopted on organizational measures for construction of modern business and residential center “Bukhara ...

Not surprisingly for a city that has been around for millennia, Bukhara boasts a rich architectural heritage. Its beautiful historical, center with numerous mosques and madrasahs was added to UNESCO's ...