Book Launch: "Trip to Samarkanda. Relation of the Embassy of Ruy de Clavijo before Tamerlan (1403-1406)"
Activity Within the framework of the Observatory of Central Asia the publication of this book is presented carried out by the Foundation Heritage Andalusí which appears in a moment when a renewed interest towards Central Asia exists and our relations with that part of the country. This event coincides with an initiative presented by the Centre Niemeyer of Avilés, which has collaborated with this edition: Tamerlan Project.
Organizer Casa Asia, in collaboration with the Centre Niemeyer and the Foundation Heritage Andalusí.
Event carried out within the framework of the Observatory of Central Asia.Starts on 19/01/2010
Ends on 19/01/2010
Venue Casa Asia Centre - Madrid
Tagore Auditorium
Palacio Miraflores
Carrera de San Jerónimo, 15
MadridSchedule 7pm.
Price Free admission with limited capacity.
Speaker Event delivered by:
Jeronimo Paez, President of the Foundation Heritage Andalusí.
Fernando Sanchez Dragó, writer.
Ramon Blecua, diplomat and consultant of the Centre Oscar Niemeyer.
Presentation hosted by:
Jesús Sanz, Director General of Casa Asia.Additional information This publication coincides with an initiative presented this year by the Centre Niemeyer of Avilés, which has collaborated with this edition: Tamerlan Project. It consists of the recreation of this historical trip to carry out a reading of the encounters between nomad and urban cultures and of the archetypes of barbarian and nomads, still present in our collective unconscience.