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MALKarshi
Through the Prism of Rich History
Karshi - Through the Prism of Rich History
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The ancient city of Karshi celebrated its 2700th anniversary in 2006 under the auspices of UNESCO. Alexander the Great visited the city. There is a legend that the famous brave man and Sogdian commander Spitamen was born on the territory of the city. Alexander the Great himself was amazed by his bravery in the confrontation. In the city, you can see several ancient religious sites that are conveniently located next to residential buildings and urban infrastructure.
✔️ Abu Ubayd ibn al-Jarrokh Memorial Complex;
✔️ Karshi Bridge;
✔️ Odin Madrasah and Mosque;
✔️ Kok-Gumbaz Mosque;
✔️ Kulichboy Madrasah;
✔️ Khuzh Abdulazi Madrasah;
✔️ Sardoba;
✔️ Karshi baths.
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Climate 🌡
The climate can be described a very arid with minimal rainfall. The summer is hot, and the winters are often cold, but snowless.
Gifts and souvenirs 🛍
When you visit Karshi, do not forget to buy souvenirs with images of local attractions as a keepsake. In the city you can find painted dishes with images of local ornaments, bookends, wooden boxes with carved patterns and, of course, jewelry made by local craftsmen from precious and semi-precious metals.
Сuisine 🍽
When traveling in Uzbekistan, do not forget to try Kashkadarya food. One of the most iconic dishes here is lamb tandoor-gosht seasoned with zira baked according to recipes that came to us from ancient times. Another dish of local cuisine that will not leave you indifferent is samsa! It is impossible to convey this magical smell of samsa just pulled out of the tandoor. It is usually served with hot tomato sauce. Among the abundance of dishes that are prepared here, one can distinguish Kashkadarya pilaf, chuchvara (small dumplings) and nohot shurpa. They also make a unique drink made of sour milk called a chalop.
Photo zones 🙋♂️
An integral part of every trip is photography! In this section, we will introduce you to the most beautiful places in this city where you can make the best shots.
P.S. Do not forget that when visiting religious sights of Uzbekistan, it is advisable for women to cover open parts of the body (shoulders, back and legs). Such sights will be marked with symbols ☪️☦️✡️✝️
The Karshi Bridge was built in 1583 and is now considered one of the oldest surviving bridges in Central Asia.
☪️ Kok-Gumbaz Mosque is considered the largest and most beautiful mosque in the city. It was built in the 16th century on the site of the more ancient Namazgoh mosque.
☪️ The Odina Mosque and Madrasah is the first and only women's educational institution in the region. It was built on the site of the palace of Kebek Khan, who was a descendant of Chagatai, the son of Genghis Khan. Today in this complex there is not a large museum that is open to daily visits and memorable photos!
History 🏺
According to archaeologists, the first settlement in the city appeared around the 7th century BC. At the same time, the first defensive wall was erected around the city, the ruins of which have survived to this day. At that ancient time, the settlement was called Navtak, which in translation from Sogdian means “new building”.
The city was located on the territory of the Great Silk Road, so it was a tidbit for the conquerors. A path passed from Samarkand and Bukhara to India through it.
Then, in the interval between the 9th and 14th centuries, the city was called Nakhshab and in 1346, on the orders of Amir Temur, a fortified palace was erected here, due to which the city received its modern name - Karshi, which translates from Turkic as “fortification”. Since that time, the city has constantly flourished and improved.
During the reign of the Sheibanid dynasty, the peak of its development came and by the XVIII century it was the second city in the Bukhara Khanate. Now the city of Karshi is already 2700 years old and it is the administrative center of Kashkadarya region. The city has preserved many historical attractions.
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