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The Registan: Samarkand's Heart of Power and Learning
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Registan of Samarkand—not just as a tourist icon, but as a living political and intellectual center over centuries. They trace its evolution from Timur's original trade square to Ulugh Beg's madrasa, the later Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kari madrasas, and the broader Timurid legacy of public scholarship. The conversation covers the Registan's role in public announcements, executions, and the rise of the Naqshbandi order, as well as its decay under the Shaibanids and eventual restoration by the Soviets. Specific details include the tiled…
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