Jade Carved

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Jade Carved

History and ancient culture of Central Asia make this region of the continent in a very exciting destination. A little more memorable in the history of Central Asia includes the path call trading Silk Road. It connects Asia to Europe and the Mediterranean and in Africa. Silk and other luxuries of China and India moved along this network, the route to the Mediterranean Sea.

Bukhara is a popular destination for travel in Central Asia. Located on the Silk Road, Bukhara is the fifth largest city Uzbekistan's largest and one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. There is much to see and do here, with many attractions built in the Middle Ages. Well worth see are trade domes, built in the 16th century. Trade was very popular in Bukhara during this time, and the dynasty of the Sheibanids build these domes. Each was appointed by the type of goods being sold below its roof.

The Kalian Minaret should be on your list of places to visit. This structure was Built in 1127, and many think of him as the symbol of the city. The first one collapsed and was rebuilt burnt brick and plaster mixed with camel milk. Repairs necessary to structure changed very little over the eight centuries has stopped. It is hollow inside and has a pedestrian bridge that allows you to go inside the tower.

The Ismail Samoniy mausoleum is a historical monument that was built during the time Samanids dynasty ruled the city, about 892 to 907. It was originally conceived as a tomb for the family patriarch, but eventually became the final resting place of all Samanids.

The Ark Citadel is not only a strength. It was the residence of the rulers of Bukhara. Within its walls many of the structures needed to govern the city – the palaces and temples, offices, barracks, stables, warehouses, workshops, a mint to make money, an arsenal and a jail, too! It was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries it has stopped. Today, there a museum inside.

Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan and more than 25 centuries old. There are a variety of ancient monuments in Samarkand, and the architecture is absolutely gorgeous! Both the interior and exterior of many buildings are beautifully decorated with bricks glass, mosaics and carved in marble. Registan Square is downtown, and shines with the Islamic decorative art form.

You should also see the Mausoleum of Timur, with its intricate mosaics and famous melon-shaped dome of blue. The conqueror Tamerlane is at rest here beneath a huge slab of jade, which is more than likely that the largest jade stone in the world.

Located in Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul, which means "hot lake" is the second highest navigable lake in the world and a popular place for those who enjoy travel in Central Asia. Due to winds, climate, and probably some kind of thermal activity, this lake never freezes, even in the cold of winter. Surrounded by the snowy mountains of Tien Shan, the beautiful and brilliant blue Lake has resorts and hotels located on the north side, and sandy beaches for all to enjoy.

Julia Feydman has always been fascinated by the history of Central Asia. Over time, her passion as well as many memorable trips to the area have grown into a successful, U.S. based travel agency – East Site, Inc. Central Asia travel is one of the major routes her company specializes in.

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Hand Carved Brown Jade Tea Set

Tea drinking was a feature of Chinese cultural life for thousands of years. From the end of the 17th century, tea was shipped from China to Europe as part of the export of exotic spices and luxury good. Intricately hand carved and polished from ornamental brown jade, this traditional Chinese tea set is one of a kind for collection and will provide an interesting focus wherever place. For decorativ...

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