Shakhrisyabz

States
Uzbekistan
Category
Cultural
Year
2000
Location
Kashkadarya region
Region
Asia & Pacific
Coordinates
39.05, 66.83333
Last Visited
2025
UNESCO ID
885
WH Site
885
Shakhrisyabz

The Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uzbekistan, is an ancient city along the Silk Road, renowned for its cultural and political significance during the 14th and 15th centuries under the Timurid Empire. It features exceptional monuments, including the grand ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace and the Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, showcasing Timurid architectural brilliance. As the birthplace of Amir Timur (Tamerlane), it reflects centuries of secular development, though it has been listed as a World Heritage in Danger site since 2016 due to modern development pressures.

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