With an age of 2700 years, Shakhrisabz is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. A Day Tour To Shakhrisabz gives you the enoromous opportunities to explore the most ancient archaeological sites. Shakhrisabz is situated 80 kilometres from the south of Samarkand and the historic centre is enlisted under UNESCO world heritage site.
As Shakhrisabz is also an integral part of famous Silk Road, Shakhrisabz was also a trading centre in Central Asia. Its old name was Kesh and was located in between Samarkand and Afghanistan and the capital of Sogdiana.
As the home of a lot of archaeological sites and the birthplace of Great Amir Timur, the founder of Timurid Empire, you will able to explore many hot spots of Shakhrisabz during Uzbekistan Tours. Shahkhrisabz Daytrips give enoromous opportunities to watch Ak-Saray Palace, Dorus Saodat Mausoleum, Kok Gumbaz, and other sites.
During Uzbekistan Tours, there are many Places To Visit In One Day in Shakhrisabz.
AkSaray Palace
Ak-Saray Palace was built by the order of Amir Timur in 1380 only for the purpose to protect Amir Timur’s summer palace, the famous white light magnificent palace. Started in 1380, the construction of Ak-Saray palace has taken 25 years for the completion. The gate of this palace was 65 meters high and today, the highest point is measured as 32 meters. However, the gate is covered in blue, white, and gold tile mosaics which can be seen in the Day Tours In Uzbekistan.
Mausoleum of Dorus-Saodat
In the Day Tour To Shakhrisabz, you will visit Dorus-Saodat Mausoleum is the most sacred places in Shakhrisabz. Built by the order of Amir Timur, the mausoleum is the burial place of Amir Kulal, a 13th-century imam and Persian Sufi Islamic scholar. The name of the mauasoleum is Dorus Saodat which means “Seat of Power and Might”.
KokGumbaz
Exploring Kok Gumbaz Mosque is one of the wonderful Things To Do In Shakhrisabz as the mosque is enlisted as one of the most beautiful UNESCO Heritage sites. Kok Gumbaz Mosque is the resting place of Shayx Shamsiddin Kulol, the mentor of Amir Timur. During the Day Tour To Shakhrisabz, you can see the Uzbekistan’s largest beautiful blue dome on Kok Gumbaz mosque. The interior of the mosque are decorated in white, blue, and orange designs with the stars, trees, and scripture from the Koran.
For the Day Tours in Uzbekistan, spring and autumn seasons are the Best Time To Visit Uzbekistan. The months of Uzbekistan under these seasons are March, April, and September to November.
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