Shakhrisabz Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Uzbekistan
About Shakhrisabz
Shakhrisabz is the hometown of Temur (also transliterated "Timur" and known asTamerlane) and everything in Shakhrisabz is connected with his name. Temur was born in 1336 at the village of Hoja Ilghar, about 13 km south of Shakhrisabz. Temur's father Amir Taragai, his spiritual adviser Shamsedin Kulyol, and his eldest sons Jahangir and Omar Sheikh were buried here. The name Shakhrisabz is Tajik and means "green city". Archaeological excavations have found traces of occupation by farming communities in the 1st millennium BC. In the Middle Ages the town was called Kesh. It became important in the 14th century. Temur (Tamerlane) was born in a village nearby and the tribe to which he belonged controlled the city. Temur was already governor of Kesh at the age of 25. He defeated the Turkish sulta
Top Attractions in Shakhrisabz
Explore the best things to see and do in Shakhrisabz:
- ★Ak Saray Palace
- ★Amir Temur Museum
- ★Chorsu Bazaar and Baths
- ★Crypt of Temur
- ★Dorus Saodat Complex
- ★Dorut Tilavat
- ★Gumbazi Seydon Mausoleum
- ★Kok Gumbaz Mosque
Where to Eat in Shakhrisabz
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kafe Sharqona
- 🍴Kulolik Chaikhana
Where to Stay in Shakhrisabz
- 🏨Hotel Bek
- 🏨Schachrisabz Orient Star Hotel
Shakhrisabz Travel Guide Sections
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