Time Zone |
Asia/Samarkand |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Ouagadougou |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan and the most legendary Central Asian hub on the ancient Silk Road, known as the "Pearl of Central Asia". The 2,500-year-old city, once the capital of the Timurid Empire, is a fusion of Persian, Arab and Turkic civilizations. The Registan Square in the city is the pinnacle of Islamic architectural art, and the three magnificent scripture colleges are famous for their splendid mosaic tiles and magnificent domes; the Bibi Hanum Mosque, the Mausoleum of Gul Emir (Timur's Mausoleum) and other monuments are witnesses to the former glory. As a crossroads of multiculturalism, Samarkand still retains a strong oriental flavor, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, attracting tourists from all over the globe to trace the ancient memories of the Silk Road.
Located in west-central Burkina Faso, Da Village is one of the typical traditional villages in sub-Saharan Africa, belonging to the region of Boucle du Mouhoun. With a predominantly savannah climate, the inhabitants are mostly farmers, cultivating millet, maize and peanuts and leading a self-sufficient life. The village retains its traditional dome-domed mud huts and communal council chambers, and has a strong Mossi culture, with regular traditional dances and rituals, showcasing West Africa's original cultural charm. Though small, Da Village unites the simplicity and resilience of rural Burkina Faso, and is a window into local folklore and an excellent place to explore the traditional way of life in West Africa.