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Samarkand's celestial legacy: Tracing Ulugh Beg's astronomical achievements on the Silk Road

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Video. Ulugh Beg: The Silk Road ruler who mapped the stars

Updated: 07/05/2025 - 15:13 GMT+2

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we discover how Ulugh Beg, a 15th-century ruler and scholar, transformed Samarkand into a centre of astronomical excellence, leaving a legacy that continues to shape modern science.

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