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Updated July 17, 2024

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Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.
A rusted fleet sits crumbling in the sunbaked desert
Ulugh Beg Observatory.
The mosque, with the minaret in the background.

6 Unique Places to Visit in Uzbekistan

From palatial tombs to desert ghost towns, these are the places Atlas Obscura users most want to visit.

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Including Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, Moynaq, and Ulugh Beg Observatory

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