A traditional artisan at work in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Dating back to the 6th century AD, Bukhara's central city is a living museum, with about 140 arc

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A traditional artisan at work in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Dating back to the 6th century AD, Bukhara's central city is a living museum, with about 140 architectural monuments. Located on the Silk Road, Bukhara was an important center of trade, study, culture, and religion. The historical city center is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

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