Study of the Location of Samarkand According to Historical and Geographical Data

Guzal R. Shodieva

Abstract: There are many cities in the world that have become a symbol of ancient civilization, amazing people with their rich history, unique appearance and deep enlightenment. The source of boundless pride and pride for each of us is that the name of the great Samarkand, which for centuries has stood and spread its glory on our sacred land, is one of such eternal cities. In this article we have studied geographical structure and ethnicity of ancient Samarkand.

Keywords: Samarkand, Movarounnahr, Central Asia, Obi Rakhmat, socio-economic life, cultural life