Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Full City Profile

595,200 Population 14,273/sq mi density

2,306 ft Elevation 703 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Samarkand (1)

Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures

Cultural Inscribed 2001

The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand ...