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The Registan: Samarkand's Blue Dome Heart
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Registan of Samarkand—the iconic blue-tiled plaza that served as the political, commercial, and spiritual heart of the Timurid Empire. They trace its construction from Ulugh Beg's original madrasa in 1417 to the later additions by Yalangtush Bahadur in the 17th century. The conversation covers the architectural innovations of the Timurid Renaissance, the role of the Registan as a public square for royal decrees and trade, and its near-destruction under Soviet rule before being painstakingly restored. Lucas explains how the three madrasas—Ulugh…
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