Processes of Architectural Formation of Registan Square in Samarkand

The article analyzes the origin and development of the Registan Square in Samarkand. Registan Square is a unique and appropriate mirror of the famous Samarkand, the capital of twenty-seven states united by Amir Temur, recognized as the most beautiful on Earth. Registan Square was formed during the reign of Bahodir Yalangtosh. The word "registan" is derived from Persian and means "sandy place", "reg" - sand, "iston" - a place to stay. Based on historical data and clear scientific evidence, it can be said that a large canal flowed from here to the south-east, to the north-west, and after a while the canal dried up, leaving a sandy place in its place. It is on this basis that the word "Registan" is derived