KYRGYZSTAN
UZBEKISTAN
Stan-ding tall
(clockwise from top left)
The Ayaz-Qala is the ruins of
an ancient Khorezum
fortress in the Kyzylkum
Desert; Registan Square is
surrounded by madrasah
demonstrating iconic
Islamic architecture; yurts in
Tash Rabat Valley where you
can camp for the night;
a golden eagle trainer