Registan Square, located in the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. Its name, derived from Persian meaning "sandy place," reflects its historical origins as a sandy plaza. The square served as the central hub of the Timurid Empire (14th–15th centuries) and was a key point along the Silk Road, functioning as a commercial, cultural, and social center where trade, royal proclamations, public executions, and festivals took place.