#Samarkand, an ancient Uzbek city with more than 2,000 years of history, has undergone a major transformation in the 21st century. Once a key node on the ancient Silk Road, it's now a modern city and an active participant in the Belt and Road Initiative. From the excavation of the Ruins of #Afrasiab to the present-day international conferences that it hosts, CGTN reporter Feng Yilei looks into Samarkand's modern metamorphosis that continues to bridge the gap between East and West, past and prese

✨SAMARKAND✨ Samarkand ✨💙 The Pearl of the Silk Road 🇺🇿 🇬🇧: There are cities that you visit — and there are cities that stay with you. Samarkand is one of those rare places that captures your eyes, your mind, and your heart all at once. Here, the deepest shades of blue 💙🩵 blend with glowing gold ✨, creating a color palette that feels almost unreal. Every dome, every arch, every tile tells a story — a story shaped by travellers, scholars, and dreamers who once crossed the Silk Road. Standin