Bukhara the Holy City
Bukhara is one of the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan, situated on a

sacred hill, the place where sacrifices were made by fire-worshippers in

springtime. This city was mentioned in a holy book "Avesto". Bukhara city

is supposed to be founded in the 13th c.B.C. during reign of Siyavushids

who came to power 980 years before Alexander the Great. The name of

Bukhara originates from the word "vihara" which means "monastery" in

Sanskrit. The ... Читать дальше »