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Registan: Samarkand's Heart of Power and Beauty
This episode explores the Registan of Samarkand, the monumental public square that served as the heart of the Timurid Empire and later the Uzbek dynasties. Hosts Lucas and Luna dive into its three madrasas—Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tilya-Kori—each with unique stories of construction, destruction, and restoration. They discuss the astronomical ambitions of Ulugh Beg, the controversial use of Islamic motifs in Sher-Dor's sun-lion tiles, and the gilded splendor of Tilya-Kori. The episode also covers the square's role in commerce, justice, and public life under the Timurids and…
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