Ark of Bukhara
The old citadel of Bukhara. See Bukhara.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Corps - The Great Adventure | Peace Corps | backdrop | Where, legend says, Alexander wrestled a lion: a volunteer’s first taste of the city’s depth. |
Peace Corps: The Great Adventure — Peace Corps (2002)
Source: Peace Corps - The Great Adventure · Readwise highlight
On my first day in Bukhara, I was shown the very spot in the ancient citadel, “The Ark,” where Alexander had wrestled a lion in 327 B.C.!
- Role: backdrop
- In the book: John Smart’s first day in Bukhara: he is shown the legendary spot in the citadel and is overwhelmed by the history around him.
- Why it matters: A single scene that sets the story’s sense of living in an ancient place.