General view of the courtyard of the old Buhara'nin Yehudi Synagogue, circa 1620, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, pictured on July 12, 2010 in the morning. Central Asian Jewish people are often referred to as Bukharan, though many now reside in Israel or the USA. This is one of two remaining synagogues in Bukhara. Bukhara, a city on the Silk Route is about 2500 years old. Its long history is displayed both through the impressive monuments and the overall town planning and architecture. Picture by Manuel Cohen.