Timurid Samarkand and its observatory
14th–15th centuries CE · Samarkand
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UNESCO highlights Timurid development and monuments including Ulugh-Beg’s observatory.
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- UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗ Original concise summary; consult the institution for its full account.
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