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Ulugh Beg Observatory
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Early morning or late afternoon for softer light on the excavation site and fewer tour groups. Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures for exploring the open-air grounds.
Budsjettips
Entry costs around 30,000 som (about $2.50). The Samarkand city pass covers admission, and the small on-site museum is included in the ticket price.
Anbefalt for
History buffs, Science and astronomy lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Solo travelers
Planlegg ditt besøk
45 minutes to 1 hour
Om
Raske fakta: En diger sekstant på 40 meter, delvis begravd under bakken, lot Ulugh Beg måle stjerneposisjoner med forbløffende nøyaktighet på 1420-tallet. Hans stjernekatalog med 1018 stjerner forble den mest presise i verden i over 200 år, brukt av astronomer fra Istanbul til India.
Høydepunkter: Observatoriets hovedinstrument var en kolossal meridianbue skåret inn i en grøft i åssiden, foret med marmor og markert med presise graderinger. astronomer klatret inn i denne steintunnelen for å følge himmellegemer, med ingenting annet enn sine egne øyne og den stille geometrien til buen over seg.
Insidertips
- Stand at the center point of the sextant arc to feel the scale of how astronomers aligned their measurements.
- The on-site museum displays a replica of Ulugh Beg's star charts, worth a few minutes before heading outside.
- Combine your visit with nearby Shah-i-Zinda, a 15-minute walk away, for a full morning of Samarkand's wonders.
- Wear sturdy shoes since the site involves walking on uneven stone and gravel paths.
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