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How Uzbekistan’s Historic Cities Are Evolving

From left to right: Gur-Emir (Samarkand), Kalan Mosque (Bukhara), Islam Khodja Minaret (Khiva)

Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva are moving beyond their image as open-air museums. They are becoming living, user-friendly urban environments. The focus is no longer only on preserving ancient heritage. Today, the goal is to integrate it into modern city life. Here is how the cities of the Great Silk Road are set to transform.