Fun fact
What does “Shahi-Zinda” mean?
"The Living King"?
Who made Samarkand the capital of his empire?
Amir Temur (Tamerlane)
Which site is known for its blue domes and Islamic tombs?
Shahi-Zinda
What bread is Samarkand famous for?
non (Uzbek bread)?
Who was the founder of the Timurid Empire?
Amir Temur (Tamerlane)
Which country is Samarkand located in?
Uzbekistan
What famous scientist-ruler built an observatory in Samarkand?
Ulugbek
What mausoleum holds Amir Temur’s grave?
Gur-e-Amir
What bustling market is known for selling spices and fruits?
Siab Bazaar
Who is believed to have preached Islam in Samarkand and is buried in Shahi-Zinda?
Kusam ibn Abbas
What high-speed train connects Tashkent to Samarkand?
Afrosiyob train
In what year was the Ulugbek Observatory built?
between 1428–1429?
What sacred site is believed to hold the relics of Saint Daniel?
the Tomb of Saint Daniel (Khoja Doniyar)
What gallery showcases Uzbek art in a caravanserai setting?
the Happy Bird Art Gallery
Which Timurid ruler was a renowned astronomer and mathematician?
Ulugbek
What’s the name of Samarkand’s modern cultural attraction built in 2023?
Eternal City (Boqiy Shahar)
What was the name of the astronomical book Ulugbek published in 1437?
the Zij-i Sultani
What feature made the Ulugbek Observatory special?
the giant marble sextant
What museum offers wine tasting and history of winemaking?
the Khovrenko Winery Museum
What spiritual leader led the Naqshbandi Sufi Order in Samarkand?
Khodja Akhror Vali
What unusual legend is associated with Saint Daniel’s tomb?
the tomb grows longer every year
Which philosopher buried in Samarkand fought for Islamic purity?
Imam al-Moturidi
Which garden near Urgut is home to trees over 1000 years old?
Chor-Chinor garden
What rare museum in Samarkand is dedicated to world peace
the International Museum of Peace and Solidarity
Who is the theologian buried in Chokardiza cemetery, honored for defending Islamic doctrine?
Imam al-Moturidi