Some Features of the Historical Topography of Samarkand of the 17th Century

The authors analyze the main points of town planning history Samarkand in 17th century. On basis written data, archaeological sources and unpublished archival materials, a reconstruction plan central part century was carried out. stages study are analyzed. Based on observations earthworks territory former citadel Timur ancient Samarkand, it possible to identify some features topography administrative center city. names quarters, streets, quarter mosques city were revealed location them determined. Unpublished records results studies monumental buildings that have not survived present Registan region Special attention is paid one sacral centers area Shah-i-Zinda gates A hypothesis has been put forward built citadel, where with further reveal unknown large architectural structures 16th –17th centuries.