Itchan Kala,Uzbekistan.

Itchan Kala is the inner town (protected by brick walls some 10 m high) of the old Khiva oasis, which was the last resting-place of caravans before crossing the desert to Iran. Although few very old monuments still remain, it is a coherent and well-preserved example of the Muslim architecture of Central Asia. There are several outstanding structures such as the Djuma Mosque, the mausoleums and the madrasas and the two magnificent palaces built at the beginning of the 19th century by Alla-Kulli-Khan.
Thank you Shukhrat for the superb card with beautiful stamp.
Date of Inscription: 1990
Ref: 543
2015 Stamp-Pottery

Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures,Uzbekistan.

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 had its most significant development in the Timurid period from the 14th to the 15th centuries. The major monuments include the Registan Mosque and madrasas, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, the Shakhi-Zinda compound and the Gur-Emir ensemble, as well as Ulugh-Beg's Observatory.

Thank you Shukhrat for this beautiful card on : Guri Amir Mausoleum and nice stamps.

2017 Stamp- Definitives - Birds

2015 Stamp- Pottery

Date of Inscription: 2001

Ref: 603rev

Historic Centre of Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

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Bukhara, which is situated on the Silk Route, is more than 2,000 years old. It is the most complete example of a medieval city in Central Asia, with an urban fabric that has remained largely intact. Once the Karakhanid ruler of Bukhara Arslan-khan, decided to build a new minaret. It was erected in 1127 AD and was named “Minorai Kalon” - “The Great Minaret”. This impressive tower, 47 meters high (170 feet) with a diameter at the bottom of 9 meters (40 feet) is cylindrical structure of baked bricks. Travelers approaching the city on their “ships of desert” - camels, fastened their eyes on the minaret as if it were a lighthouse shining in the darknes.

Thank you Shukhrat for the card with majestic tower and nice stamp.

Date of Inscription: 1993

Minor boundary modification inscribed year: 2016

Ref: 602bis

2017 Stamp- Fruits of Uzbekistan