No video yet
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ark of Bukhara
Coordinates: 39°46′40″N 64°24′40″E / 39.77789°N 64.41112°E / 39.77789; 64.41112
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. In addition to being a military structure, the Ark encompassed what was essentially a town that, during much of the fortress' history, was inhabited by the various royal courts that held sway over the region surrounding Bukhara. The Ark was used as a fortress until it fell to Russia in 1920. Currently, the Ark is a tourist attraction and houses museums covering its...
Read more at Wikipedia
Reviews (0)
Attractions which are close by:
