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Elements of Mosque Architecture

Bibi Khanum Mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The word “mosque” often brings to mind not this simple prayer space, but the ornately decorated monuments built by powerful Islamic rulers.

Xi’an, the Beginning of the Silk Road: Definitive Guide for Travellers

Silk Road

Xi’an, the Beginning of the Silk Road The bustling city of Xi’an (“Western Peace”) in China‘s Shaanxi Province is one of China’s oldest cities and perhaps also its most culturally significant: as the ancient city of Chang’an (“Perpetual Peace”) it served as capital of the Han dynasty, and was the starting point and eastern terminus […]

Turkmenistan; journey for the curious

President palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan: a journey for the curious Brimming with a vibrant population of around 5 million people, Turkmenistan is hospitable and welcoming to tourists, despite its history of political problems. Its vast landscape is mostly desert, with oases of intense agriculture, mountainous ranges and ancient ruins, strewn across its lands. Turkmenistan is mysterious, evocative, and ready […]