.... View of the famous Aq Saray palace, the most iconic place in this small town... the palace was built as a massive and stylish complex of public and residential buildings... it once was a magnificent structure with intricate designs and beautiful tilework... but unfortunately, much of it has been destroyed... only a few sections remain, such as the entrance portal and the massive pillars that once supported the building... Shakhrisabz is a small but lively town with many monuments related to the lives of Amir Timur, the national hero of Uzbekistan, and his family.... Thanks a lot Boris!¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, located on the Silk Road in southern Uzbekistan, is over 2,000 years old and was the cultural and political centre of the Kesh region in the 14th and 15thC.
The monuments in the city were built during the Timurid Empire. The town was the birthplace of Amir Timur(1336-1405), who was a great leader of the Timurid Empire. He built the town in grandeur and elegant architecture and made it the second capital of his extensive empire. Other monuments in the town include mausoleums, market centre, bathhouses, tombs, and mosques.
The Historic Center of Shakhrisyabz was listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 2000.The site has been included on the endangered list, because of over-development of tourist facilities in the area.
Stamps:
The 25th Anniversary of Uzbekistan
(Issued 31-08-2016)
Traditional Uzbek Bread
(Issued 07-06-2019)
Cultural Artifacts of Uzbekistan
(Issued 06-03-2022)
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