- Historical name:
- Maracanda
- Founded:
- 700 BCE
- Peak population:
- 500,000 (1400 CE)
- Status:
- Capital city
Samarkand (historically Maracanda) is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 700 BCE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samarkand?
- Samarkand is a historic city (historically known as Maracanda) documented in the World History Atlas.
- When was Samarkand founded?
- 700 BCE
- What was the historical name of Samarkand?
- Maracanda