- Ulugh Beg, Mohammed Targai (1393-1449) (3)
Explore the sites about Mohammed Targai Ulugh Beg, the 15th century Mongolian king who was also an astronomer and mathematician. Sites feature biography, accomplishments, theories, and writings, of the observational astronomer and grandson of Tamerlane, known for his work in spherical geometry.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Astronomers/Ulugh_Beg__Mohammed_Targai__1393_1449_
- Samarkand Info
Travel guide featuring hotels, travel agencies, flights, maps, and a picture gallery.
www.samarkand.info
- Samarkand, The Gem of The East
Brief overview of the second largest city in Uzbekistan.
www.tashkent.org/uzland/samarkand.html
- Samarkand
Overview of the city's origins from 7th century BCE through the 15th century.
faculty.washington.edu/dwaugh/CA/cities/samarkand/samark.html
- Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages
Offering degree programs in English, German, and French philology, early childhood education, translation, and other fields.
www.sifl.50megs.com
- Shah-i Zinde
History, photos, and more of mausoleum complex containing important Muslim shrine.
faculty.washington.edu/dwaugh/CA/cities/samarkand/shahi.html
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