Paikend

Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Paykend or Poykent (Uzbek: Poykend) and also Baikand, an ancient city in Uzbekistan, is located in the lower stream of Zarafshan River and was one of the largest cities of the Bukhara oasis. The city consisted of a citadel, two settlements, and a rabod (suburb). Paykend is currently under consideration for inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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