🏛️ Karshi: A Fortress of History in Southern Uzbekistan
1. Recommended Tours
Explore Karshi through guided tours featuring its ancient mosques, the famous brick bridge over the Kashkadarya River, and historic madrasahs. You can also enjoy traditional thermal baths still preserved in the city.
2. History of Karshi
Known in antiquity as Nasaf or Nakhshab, Karshi has over 2700 years of history. It was a key point along the Silk Road, and got its current name in the 14th century after a fortress was built by order of Tamerlane.
3. Historical Sites
Highlights include the 16th-century brick bridge over the Kashkadarya River, the Odina Madrasah (unique for women), and historic mosques like Kok-Gumbaz and Magzon. The old thermal baths are a unique example of preserved desert architecture.
4. Heritage and Architecture
The city features sardobas (water reservoirs), deep wells, and hydraulic structures reflecting advanced ancient engineering. Its architecture blends Timurid and Persian influences with striking domes and minarets.
5. Karshi Today
Karshi is the capital of the Kashkadarya region with over 300,000 residents. Today it balances its historical role with a modern economy driven by natural gas production and urban development. It's also an academic and cultural hub in southern Uzbekistan.
✨ Explore Karshi and discover the living history of Uzbekistan!