From the blue-tiled splendor of Tamerlane's Samarkand to the holy city of Bukhara and beyond, Uzbekistan lays claim to a breathtaking architectural legacy. Bound by snow and sand, fertile oases attracted the greatest travelers and conquerors in history along the fragile threads of the Silk Road.This guide is the first to focus on the wealth of sites and colorful legends at the heart of Central Asia.