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Uzbekistan - The heartland of the ancient Silk Route - A portrait in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Silk from China and spices and precious stones from India were traded through Central Asia, on a regular basis, from about 200 B.C. Names such as Samarkand, Bukhara conjure up images of fairy tales that start with 'Once upon a time...'

       
    
    
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A portrait in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

After I took his photograph, we tried to exchange pleasantaries but could not understand each other at all. He knew I was from India and proceeded to reel off the names of Indian film actors and actresses. They are very popular in Uzbekistan. So is Indian film music.

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    • Andyedwards Premium user United Kingdom (Private Message) 09/30/06 6:53 AM  

      This gentleman looks like a man of the world.