The founder of Uzbekistan, Amir Timur – also known as Temur or Tamerlane – was born on the outskirts of today’s Shakhrisabz in 1336. He was a formidable ruler and is Uzbekistan’s most famo ...

And then there are the many sites connected to Temur, a celebrated 14th-century ruler whose name is ever-present in Uzbekistan. Among the most famous is his final resting place, Samarkand’s Gur-e-Amir ...

Here, Timur is viewed rather differently. MASTONA HAYDAROVA: This is our hero, Amir Timur. REEVES: Mastona Haydarova is trudging through the snow on her way to college. HAYDAROVA: I think that he ...

Amir Temur is a great figure of Uzbekistan people, who made a huge contribution to the world development. In memory of the great ancestor, people of Uzbekistan annually celebrate the birthday of Amir ...

Other notable structures in the area are Gur-e-Amir, the final resting place of King Timur, with ornate azure tilework.

ATFC 21 - Amir Temur Fighting Championship 21 pits Undefeated Asrorbek Anvarjonov vs Tuganbek Nurbek fight in Buxara Sport Complex, Buxara, Uzbekistan on May 19, 2025.

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