Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand
2010 Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, photographed in 2010. This avenue of mausoleums, built up over several centuries along the ancient Silk Road city, is renowned for its intricate blue and turquoise tilework.
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