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Bukhara

Aerial view of the main gate, Ark Fortress, 5th century, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, pictured on July 9, 2010 in the afternoon. Initially a massive earthen fortification built in the 5th century, the Ark remained Bukhara's fortress until it was badly damaged in 1920 when the city was besieged by the Bolsheviks. The towers framing the gateway date from the 18th century. Bukhara, a city on the Silk Route is about 2500 years old. Its long history is displayed both through the impressive monuments and the overall town planning and architecture. Picture by Manuel Cohen.

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Aerial view of the main gate, Ark Fortress, 5th century, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, pictured on July 9, 2010 in the afternoon. Initially a massive earthen fortification built in the 5th century, the Ark remained Bukhara's fortress until it was badly damaged in 1920 when the city was besieged by the Bolsheviks. The towers framing the gateway date from the 18th century. Bukhara, a city on the Silk Route is about 2500 years old. Its long history is displayed both through the impressive monuments and the overall town planning and architecture. Picture by Manuel Cohen.