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Shakhrisabz is one of the most beautiful and picturesque ancient cities of Uzbekistan, which is located not far from Samarkand. In Persian language Shahrisabz means "Green City" because at any time of the year it appears as a huge green garden. This small town is 2700 years old (!). Once Shakhrisabz was the capital of the ancient state of Sogd (the city was then called Kesh), and its fame as a center of culture, trade and crafts spread far beyond the borders of the state. In 329 BC Alexander the Great conquered the city and soon Hellenistic culture took root in the city. But today this beautiful city is known for the most part thanks to Amir Timur (Tamerlane), who was born in the nearby village of Khodja-Ilgar. When he became ruler, he immediately made Shakhrisabz his residence and ordered to build a palace known today as Ak-Sarai. Now the historical center of the city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Shakhrisabz has an important transport significance - through it passes the Great Uzbek Tract, which repeats the route of the Italian traveler and trader Marco Polo.
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