samarkand
/ˌsæmərˈkænd/; /sɑːmɑːrˈkɑːnd/Definitions
1. noun
A city in Uzbekistan, famous for its ancient architecture and as a former capital of the Timurid Empire.
“The travelers spent several days exploring the historic sites of Samarkand, including the Registan and the Ulugh Beg Observatory.”