Samarkand Collection

Tilla Kari Madrasa. 1646-1660. UZBEKISTAN. Samarkand. Registan Square. Islamic art. Architecture

The Sherdar Madrasah at the Registan Square in Samarkand, 1869-1870. Artist: Vereshchagin
The Sherdar Madrasah at the Registan Square in Samarkand, 1869-1870. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Fresh Uzbek bread, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Peoples at Tamerlane, Timur, mausoleum in Samarkand. Sammarcanda, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Pulses at market, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Close-up of turquoise ceramics, Shah-i-Zinda mausoleum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Antiquities of Samarkand
2911720 Antiquities of Samarkand; (add.info.: Antiquities of Samarkand. Tomb of the Saint Kassim ibn Abass (Shakh Zinde) and adjacent mausoleums. Mausoleum of Sha Arap

Samarkand (engraving)
8649840 Samarkand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samarkand. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

View of the Shirdor Madrasa, Uzbekistan
AIS5388139 View of the Shirdor Madrasa, Uzbekistan; Shir Dar Madrasa, Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan; (add.info.: Architecture: view of the Shirdor Madrasa (Shir Dor or Cher dor)

Europe, Uzbekistan, Samarkand. Interior of mausoleum for ruler Tamerlane

Afrasiab murals: West wall: Ambassadors (Detail), 7th century. Creator: Sogdian Art
Afrasiab murals: West wall: Ambassadors (Detail), 7th century. Found in the collection of the Afrasiab Museum, Samarkand

Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75

Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75

Afrasiab murals: West wall: Ambassadors from various countries, Between 648 and 651. Creator: Sogdian Art
Afrasiab murals: West wall: Ambassadors from various countries, Between 648 and 651. Found in the Collection of the Afrasiab Museum, Samarkand

Afrasiab murals, North wall, "Chinese panel": Emperor Taizong hunting, and the... 648-651
Afrasiab murals, North wall, "Chinese panel": Emperor Taizong hunting, and the Chinese Empress on a boat, Between 648 and 651. Found in the Collection of the Afrasiab Museum, Samarkand

On the street in Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
On the street in Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

On a street of old Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
On a street of old Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Boy on a donkey on a dirt street. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 151

Water-carrier, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Water-carrier, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Flat breads vendors, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Jewish girls, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Men having tea outdoors. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 138

Jewish school children with a teacher, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Jewish school children with a teacher, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Group of men and boys seated on platforms outside, in front of a two-storey building. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 153

Monks in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Monks in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Group of monks standing, posed, in snow-covered street, in front of building and lean-tos

Manufacture of silk, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Manufacture of silk, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Man spinning in the shade of an alcove. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 152

Monks (Duvans) in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Monks (Duvans) in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Eight monks standing, posed, in a courtyard. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 156

Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek, statue, at Ulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek, statue, at Ulugh Beg Observatory

Sha-i-Zindeh Mausoleum, 14th century

Tilla Kari Madrassa, Registan, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Uzbek bread at the Siyob Bazaar. Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uzbekistan

Traditional dolls. Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Registan square, a Unesco World Heritage Site, Samarkand. Uzbekistan

Aksaray Mausoleum
Antoni Figueras

Barber in Samarkand, c. 1900
3785599 Barber in Samarkand, c. 1900; (add.info.: Barber plying his trade in streets of Samarkand, c. 1900. Modern day Uzbekistan, until 1924 part of Russian Empire.); Lebrecht History

Pottery repair stall in Samarkand, c. 1900
3785602 Pottery repair stall in Samarkand, c. 1900; (add.info.: Pottery repair stall in Samarkand, c. 1900. Modern day Uzbekistan, until 1924 part of Russian Empire.); Lebrecht History

Samarqand sign, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand sign and cow

Wall painting, Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Wall painting, Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum

Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum

Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market

Caravanserai by Gur-e Amir in Samarkand. Artist: Roubaud, Franz (1856-1928)
Caravanserai by Gur-e Amir in Samarkand. From a private collection

Tomb of Timur (Tamburlaine), Mausoleum of Gur-e-Amir (built 1404), Samarkand, c20th century. Artists: CM Dixon, Unknown
Tomb of Timur (Tamburlaine), Mausoleum of Gur-e-Amir (built 1404), Samarkand, c20th century. Timur (1336-1405), historically known as Amir Timur and Tamerlane was a Turco-Mongol conqueror

Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Interior of Shah-i-Zinda shrine complex

Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Shah-i-Zinda, Tomb Street of 11 Mausoleums, local women enter a mausoleum

Tamerlane, Timur, mausoleum in Samarkand at the dusk. Sammarcanda, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Shah i Zinda mausoleum complex in Sammarcanda. Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Shah i Zinda mausoleum complex in Samarkand. Sammarcanda, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

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"Discover the Timeless Beauty of Samarkand: A Journey through History and Culture" Step into the enchanting city of Samarkand, where history comes alive in every corner. The Sherdar Madrasah at Registan Square, a masterpiece by artist Vereshchagin, transports you back to 1869-1870 with its intricate architecture and stunning details. Immerse yourself in the Tilla Kari Madrasa, built between 1646-1660. This Uzbek gem showcases the rich cultural heritage of Samarkand, leaving visitors awe-inspired by its grandeur. Witness the captivating sight of Wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand as they perform their mesmerizing rituals. Their spiritual presence adds an ethereal touch to this ancient city. Indulge your senses with fresh Uzbek bread, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and reflects the vibrant food culture of Samarkand. Marvel at the diverse crowd gathered at Tamerlane's mausoleum. People from all walks of life pay homage to this legendary figure, creating a tapestry of cultures that make up modern-day Samarkand. The Bibi Khanym Mosque beckons with its ribbed dome adorned with exquisite tiles and Arabic script. Its architectural splendor is a testament to the city's Islamic heritage. Explore Ulugh Begs Medressa at Registan Square, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This educational institution stands as a symbol of intellectual pursuit during ancient times. Get lost in the bustling marketplaces where pulses are sold abundantly. The vibrant colors and aromas evoke an authentic Central Asian experience unique to Samarkand. Admire close-up turquoise ceramics that adorn buildings throughout this historical city. These intricate designs showcase local craftsmanship passed down through generations. Behold Shir Dor Madrasa's majestic facade which captivates onlookers with its mythical animal motifs and stunning architecture. This masterpiece is a testament to the city's artistic prowess.