I remember from my grand grand parents the businesses were coming also from thesectwo cities Balkh and Bokhra through silk road to asia connecting china to middle eastern countries. Thanks for this video full of histories. I love that and your effort to bring something new in every video. Appreciated Bahram
Thanks for this historic video of the city Bokhara and Balkh Balkh and Bukhara are two historically significant cities in Central Asia. Balkh, located in present-day Afghanistan, is one of the oldest cities in the region, with a rich history dating back thousands of years. Bukhara, located in present-day Uzbekistan, was a prominent center of trade, culture, and Islamic scholarship along the Silk Road. Both cities have played significant roles in the history of the region, contributing to its cultural, religious, and economic development. Avicenna (Ibn Sina) making significant contributions to medicine and philosophy. The city flourished under the Samanid dynasty in the 9th and 10th centuries, becoming a hub of Islamic culture and architecture.In the 16th century, Bukhara came under the rule of the Uzbek Shaybanid dynasty, which further expanded the city and promoted trade and commerce. However, Bukhara also experienced periods of decline and conflict, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries when it was caught in power struggles between the Persian and Russian empires.In the 20th century, Bukhara became part of the Soviet Union and experienced significant modernization and industrialization. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Uzbekistan gained independence, and Bukhara once again became a center for tourism and cultural heritage, attracting visitors from around the world to explore its ancient streets, mosques, and madrasas. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and continues to preserve its rich history and cultural heritage.
As you mentioned about Bokhara , Samarkand must be mentioned that these cities have the same historic character. Samarkand and Bukhara are two ancient and significant cities in Uzbekistan, each with its own rich history and cultural heritage. Bukhara is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a history dating back over 2,500 years. It was a major center of trade, culture, and scholarship along the Silk Road. Throughout its history, Bukhara has been under the rule of various empires and dynasties, including the Persian Empire, the Abbasid Caliphate, the Samanid Empire, and the Timurid Empire. It was renowned for its architectural wonders, including mosques, madrasas, and palaces, and it played a crucial role in the development of Islamic civilization in Central Asia. Samarkand is equally ancient and has been inhabited for over 2,700 years. Like Bukhara, Samarkand flourished as a vital stop along the Silk Road, serving as a hub for trade, culture, and learning. It was successively ruled by the Persian Empire, Alexander the Great, the Mongol Empire, and the Timurid Empire. Under the Timurid dynasty, Samarkand experienced a golden age of art, architecture, and scholarship. The city became famous for its stunning monuments, including the Registan complex, the Gur-e Amir mausoleum, and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Both cities have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to their historical significance and architectural splendor. Today, they continue to attract visitors from around the world who come to admire their ancient landmarks and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of their histories.
I remember from my grand grand parents the businesses were coming also from thesectwo cities Balkh and Bokhra through silk road to asia connecting china to middle eastern countries.
Thanks for this video full of histories.
I love that and your effort to bring something new in every video.
Appreciated
Bahram
Thanks for this historic video of the city Bokhara and Balkh
Balkh and Bukhara are two historically significant cities in Central Asia. Balkh, located in present-day Afghanistan, is one of the oldest cities in the region, with a rich history dating back thousands of years. Bukhara, located in present-day Uzbekistan, was a prominent center of trade, culture, and Islamic scholarship along the Silk Road. Both cities have played significant roles in the history of the region, contributing to its cultural, religious, and economic development.
Avicenna (Ibn Sina) making significant contributions to medicine and philosophy. The city flourished under the Samanid dynasty in the 9th and 10th centuries, becoming a hub of Islamic culture and architecture.In the 16th century, Bukhara came under the rule of the Uzbek Shaybanid dynasty, which further expanded the city and promoted trade and commerce. However, Bukhara also experienced periods of decline and conflict, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries when it was caught in power struggles between the Persian and Russian empires.In the 20th century, Bukhara became part of the Soviet Union and experienced significant modernization and industrialization. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Uzbekistan gained independence, and Bukhara once again became a center for tourism and cultural heritage, attracting visitors from around the world to explore its ancient streets, mosques, and madrasas. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and continues to preserve its rich history and cultural heritage.
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As you mentioned about Bokhara , Samarkand must be mentioned that these cities have the same historic character.
Samarkand and Bukhara are two ancient and significant cities in Uzbekistan, each with its own rich history and cultural heritage.
Bukhara is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a history dating back over 2,500 years. It was a major center of trade, culture, and scholarship along the Silk Road. Throughout its history, Bukhara has been under the rule of various empires and dynasties, including the Persian Empire, the Abbasid Caliphate, the Samanid Empire, and the Timurid Empire. It was renowned for its architectural wonders, including mosques, madrasas, and palaces, and it played a crucial role in the development of Islamic civilization in Central Asia.
Samarkand is equally ancient and has been inhabited for over 2,700 years. Like Bukhara, Samarkand flourished as a vital stop along the Silk Road, serving as a hub for trade, culture, and learning. It was successively ruled by the Persian Empire, Alexander the Great, the Mongol Empire, and the Timurid Empire. Under the Timurid dynasty, Samarkand experienced a golden age of art, architecture, and scholarship. The city became famous for its stunning monuments, including the Registan complex, the Gur-e Amir mausoleum, and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
Both cities have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to their historical significance and architectural splendor. Today, they continue to attract visitors from around the world who come to admire their ancient landmarks and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of their histories.