Uzbekistan (November, 2019) – After our first visit I started reading more about the Shah-i-Zinda, I suspect the bewilderment of repeated teal and turquoise mosaic patterns tiles and the magical light dancing around, added to the intrigue. On our second visit (after confirming with the local imam) I wandered back around to find the Socrates inscription, decorating the door way to one of the 12th century mausoleums. The translated text, simply expanded the mind.
