Registan Square, located at the center of Samarkand, is undoubtedly one of the most impressive squares in the world,
Two different rulers built them at different periods.
Today it is a protected site by UNESCO.
Registan Square, located at the center of Samarkand, is undoubtedly one of the most impressive squares in the world, with its medieval edifices. According to legend, the square was used for public executions during the period of 15 the to 20 the Centuries. Sand was strewn here to absorb the blood in the square, thus the name Registan, meaning ‘a sand place.
Registan Square, located at the center of Samarkand, is undoubtedly one of the most impressive squares in the world, with its medieval edifices. According tolegend, the square was used for public executions during the period of 15 th to 20 th Centuries. Sand was strewn here to absorb the blood in the square, thus the name Registan, meaning ‘a sand place.’People used to be summoned here with trumpets, to listen to government announcements. The square did not have madrasahs on its three sides during the early 15 th century. Two different rulers built them at different periods. Today it is protected site by UNESCO.