Uzbekistan:The Golden Road to Samarkand is the definitive guide and companion to afascinating country more open for travel, business and adventure than everbefore. This ground-breaking Odyssey guidebook, the firstdedicated to the heart of the ancient Silk Road, returns in a fullyupdated, 30th anniversary edition (2026) to help travellers relishhistory and enjoy the present-day, from heritage hotels to the tastiest plov. OdysseyGuides take readers deeper into culture, history and local traditions thanother guides. From the blockbuster sights of Samarkand and Bukhara toTashkent's Soviet marvels, the Ferghana Valley and the Aral Sea region, this authoritativeguide unpacks the past to highlight characters who lit up their age. Algorithmsare named after Khiva's Al-Khorezmi, the grandfather of computer science whoflourished in the ninth century amid the Islamic Golden Age. Thehub of Central Asia, driving economic and cultural revival, Uzbekistan is hometo some of Islam's most breathtaking buildings. This comprehensive guide, richin analysis and whimsical detail, explores what survived, what disappeared andwhat's new, revealing historical layers hidden in Soviet times and the fallenidols since independence in 1991. Takethe original, premium guide to Uzbekistan, to grapple with the past andnavigate the dynamic new era. It's packed with stories never told before inEnglish, colour maps, photos and practical advice, so you can prepare an epictrip, appreciate the country's complex legacy, then savour this beautiful souveniron your return. The authors are Central Asia experts who fell in love withUzbekistan in 1992 and have been exploring ever since. * Enjoy the ultimate Silk Road experiences* Meet Amir Timur, Tamerlane the Great* Follow seven city walks, for tales of faith,power and identity* Read the daring verses of Ferghana's femalepoets* Ski brand new resorts, follow old pilgrimtrails* Hike between villages, climb ancient desert forts* Relax in boutique guesthouses, taste theworld's best melons
