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The ancient mound of Afrasiab represents pre-Mongol Samarkand in Uzbekistan, inhabited from the 5th century BCE until the Mongol destruction in 1220 CE, notable for its 7th-century palace frescoes.
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How good is Samarkand (Afrasiab)?
Samarkand (Afrasiab) scores 7.95/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Archaeological Site category.
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