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Afrasiab: The 7th Century BC Cradle of Samarkand’s 2700-Year History
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Abdi-Darun: A Revered 9th-Century Islamic Memorial Complex with 12 Structures in Samarkand
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Khoja Ahrar Ensemble: A 15th-Century Testament to Spiritual and Architectural Legacy with 8 Structures
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Gur-e-Amir: The 15th-Century Tomb of Amir Timur with 6 Burials
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