Samarkand
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in southern Uzbekistan: Samarkand is a major city located in the southeastern part of Uzbekistan, historically significant as a key stop on the Silk Road.
- Tamerlane's opulent capital in the 14th century: Samarkand served as the magnificent capital of the Timurid Empire under the rule of the conqueror Tamerlane (Timur) during the 14th century.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Samarkand is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia.
- The Registan square is the most famous landmark in Samarkand.
- Tamerlane made Samarkand the glittering capital of his vast empire.
Advanced Usage
- "The glory of Samarkand": A phrase used to refer to the city's historical peak of wealth, architectural splendor, and cultural importance, particularly under the Timurids.
- The poets wrote verses about the glory of Samarkand.
- "A Samarkand of the mind": Used metaphorically to describe an imagined place of extreme beauty, wealth, or exoticism.
- For him, the library was a Samarkand of the mind, filled with treasures.
Variants and Related Words
- Samarqand: An alternative transliteration of the city's name from Uzbek.
- Timurid: (adj.) Relating to the empire of Tamerlane (Timur) or its culture, which was centered in Samarkand.
- Timurid architecture is renowned for its intricate tile work.
Synonyms
- Historical city
- Silk Road metropolis
- Timurid capital
Related Phrases
- The Pearl of the Silk Road: A common epithet for Samarkand, highlighting its historical role and beauty.
- Samarkand, long known as the Pearl of the Silk Road, attracts scholars and tourists alike.
- The Crossroads of Cultures: A phrase describing Samarkand's historical position as a meeting point for diverse civilizations, trade, and ideas.
- For centuries, Samarkand was a crossroads of cultures.
Noun
- city in southern Uzbekistan; Tamerlane's opulent capital in the 14th century