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Video. How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life

Updated: 04/08/2026 - 15:01 GMT+2

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Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.

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