Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 39.652451, 66.970139.

Samarkand is a historic city and a tourist attraction in Uzbekistan. Samarkand is one of the mos beautiful and one of the oldest cities in the country which was inhabited since the 7th or 8th century BC. It was located on the famous Silk Road and was one of the key commercial spots. Samarkand was ruled by a number of emperors and kings, including the ones of Ancient Greece, Persia, the Ottomans, Mongolian Khans, etc. During the middle ages it used to be an important center of enlightenment, with plenty of schools and colleges. Currently, Samarkand is among the most visited cities in the post-Soviet east. The main landmarks of the city include Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, the Registan, Siyob Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the historic site of Afrasiyab and other old buildings in the downtown area, as well as numerous restaurants, shopping areas, and cultural establishments.

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan Lat Long Coordinates Info

The latitude of Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 39.652451, and the longitude is 66.970139. Samarkand, Uzbekistan is located at Uzbekistan country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 39° 39' 8.8236'' N and 66° 58' 12.5004'' E.