At the center of Samarkand, close to the Gur-e-Amir, is the Registan complex of three madrassas surrounding a large central complex. To quote from our MIR tour book, "It was this central space that originally gave the place its name, for registan simply means “place of sand.” This sandy place was at the center of ancient Samarkand, and was a public square and marketplace before the Ulug Bek, Tillya-Kori, and Shir Dor madrassahs were built. In its reconstruction, the square maintains the majesty that it has radiated through the ages." Below, and for the next few days, are photos in and around the Registan.
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