Samarkand

The Samarkand postcard collection consists of 48 images, cautiously dated from 1970 to 1989. These postcards offer a unique view of the city, capturing its architectural and cultural landmarks.

Among the frequently depicted sites are the Tillya-Kari and Sher-Dor madrasahs, the Gur-Emir mausoleum, and the Hazrat-Khizr mosque. Registan Square and the Shah-i-Zinda ensemble also feature prominently in this collection.

The postcards showcase panoramic and general views of the city, monuments and memorials, squares and streets. Theatres and cultural venues, such as the opera and ballet theatre, are also represented.

This collection is valuable for historians and designers, as it allows for the study of urban changes through dates, captions, and postcard conditions. Captions and postmarks help to understand the context of time and place in which these images were taken.