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UN Helps Put Central Asia's Silk Route On The Tourist Map
The ancient Central Asian cities of Samarkand and Bukhara are once again opening their doors to the outside world. Once considered the crossroads of the silk trade between Asia and Europe, the two cities are now part of Uzbekistan. In addition to the
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The ancient Central Asian cities of Samarkand and Bukhara are once again opening their doors to the outside world. Once considered the crossroads of the silk trade between Asia and Europe, the two cities are now part of Uzbekistan. In addition to their rich cultural history, both cities display the finest examples of Islamic architecture and a wealth of traditional arts and crafts. The UN Development Programme is supporting handcraft production as a potentially important source for economic development in the region.