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- Asia
- Uzbekistan
- Afrasiab
Afrasiab
The ancient fort-city of Afrasiab - thought to have been
occupied between 500 BC and 1220 AD - was an important stop along
the Silk Road, and the centre of the Sogdian Empire. These days,
the site is an archaeological marvel, simply emanating the 2,500
years of human history it has borne witness to. No traveller to
modern-day Samarkand should leave without visiting the museum at
Afrasiab, which is full of fascinating artefacts, including
ornamental earthenware crockery, tools, coins, terracotta
statuettes - and most spectacular of all, enormous mural paintings
rescued from the palace of a Sogdian ruler in the 7th century,
depicting sieges and caravan troupes. By all accounts, a visit to
Afrasiab is a truly humbling experience, where ancient history
feels tangible, and one is able to reflect on the long and
incredible passage of human civilisation.
Information & Facts
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Language
Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used
in much day-to-day official and international
communication.
Money
The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into
100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be
exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the
cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require
payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are
accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centres. Travellers
cheques have limited acceptance.
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