Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, Shakrisabz

Uzbekistan: circling through the mountains – 7 July – mile 9273

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July 7th 2012
Uzbekistan: circling through the mountains – 7 July – mile 9273 Last time we were in Bukhara we spent a lot of time admiring the intricate & colourful Suzanis – the traditional embroidered cloth. This time we left a new “naked” day-bed back at home and it absolutely needs a generous helping of colourful cushions – the perfect excuse for a spot of shopping. As expected, in between t ... read more

Asia » Uzbekistan » Fergana

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Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain... ... read more