DESCRIPTION OF THE FORMATION OF SAMARKAND AS A CITY, AS WELL AS LEGENDS

Abstract

Samarkand has long been one of the world-famous big cities not only of Central Asia, but also of the whole East. It has grown as a huge cultural center on the banks of the Zarafshan River, called the "Dice Scattering River", and on the junction of the most important trade networks of Eurasia. The historian of the 12th century also wrote, "The heart of the people of Samarkand is familiar with beauty. Among them there are many masters capable of creating miracles that decorate the world." Abu Tahirkhoja in his book "Samaria" expressed the following thoughts about Samarkand: "They say that Samarkand is Firdawsmonand, that is, similar to paradise. According to the sources, the surroundings of Samarkand were the most spacious, luxurious and the most beautiful part of the city. Attention to urban development and urban development has been constantly increasing.