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Uzbekistan:
The Golden Road to Samarkand is the definitive guide and companion to a
fascinating country more open for travel, business and adventure than ever
before. This ground-breaking Odyssey guidebook, the first
dedicated to the heart of the ancient Silk Road, returns in a fully
updated, 30th anniversary edition (2026) to help travellers relish
history and enjoy the present-day, from heritage hotels to the tastiest plov.
Odyssey
Guides take readers deeper into culture, history and local traditions than
other guides. From the blockbuster sights of Samarkand and Bukhara to
Tashkent's Soviet marvels, the Ferghana Valley and the Aral Sea region, this authoritative
guide unpacks the past to highlight characters who lit up their age. Algorithms
are named after Khiva's Al-Khorezmi, the grandfather of computer science who
flourished in the ninth century amid the Islamic Golden Age.
The
hub of Central Asia, driving economic and cultural revival, Uzbekistan is home
to some of Islam's most breathtaking buildings. This comprehensive guide, rich
in analysis and whimsical detail, explores what survived, what disappeared and
what's new, revealing historical layers hidden in Soviet times and the fallen
idols since independence in 1991.
Take
the original, premium guide to Uzbekistan, to grapple with the past and
navigate the dynamic new era. It's packed with stories never told before in
English, colour maps, photos and practical advice, so you can prepare an epic
trip, appreciate the country's complex legacy, then savour this beautiful souvenir
on your return. The authors are Central Asia experts who fell in love with
Uzbekistan in 1992 and have been exploring ever since.
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Enjoy the ultimate Silk Road experiences
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Meet Amir Timur, Tamerlane the Great
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Follow seven city walks, for tales of faith,
power and identity
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Read the daring verses of Ferghana's female
poets
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Ski brand new resorts, follow old pilgrim
trails
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Hike between villages, climb ancient desert forts
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Relax in boutique guesthouses, taste the
world's best melons
