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samarcand

/ˈsæm.ə.kænd/

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noun

/ˈsæm.ə.kænd/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее город на юге Узбекистана, исторически известный как роскошная столица Тамерлана в XIV веке.

A proper noun referring to a city in southern Uzbekistan, historically known as the opulent capital of Tamerlane in the 14th century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historic city in UzbekistanB2formal

    An ancient city in southern Uzbekistan, known as the opulent capital of Tamerlane (Timur) in the 14th century, famous for its Islamic architecture and role on the Silk Road.

    ruСамарканд

    • Samarcand was a major center of trade and culture on the Silk Road.
    • Tamerlane made Samarcand his capital, filling it with magnificent buildings.
    • The Registan square in Samarcand is one of the most famous architectural ensembles in the world.

    Synonymssamarkand