The Sudochye Lakes system, once a bay of the Aral Sea, was officially designated as an internationally significant wetland under the Ramsar Convention in May 2023. Nominated by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Ecology, the site is now protected as Ramsar Object No. 2522, marking a vital step in preserving critical ecosystems in the Aral Sea region.

Discover Samarkand in one day: explore the majestic Registan, Bibi-Khanim Mosque, and vibrant Siab Bazaar. Savor authentic plov, visit Gur-Emir and Shah-i Zinda, then witness the Registan's magical night illumination.

The inaugural Bukhara Biennial feels less like an art exhibition and more like a collective spiritual pilgrimage.

Some walls and doors are left sinking into the ground as the renovated pavements rise. Some doors are eaten up by time, their facade is scaling up, wood is cracking. Most of them need restoration.

Hovli is not just an Uzbek house, it is a lifestyle.