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Founded circa 700 BC by the Sogdians, Samarkand has been one of the main centres of Sogdian civilization from its early days.
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Founded on November 14, 1978 by businessman, televangelist, and philanthropist Pat Robertson, Operation Blessing was originally set up to help struggling individuals and families by matching their needs for items such as clothing, appliances, and vehicles with donated items from viewers of The 700 Club, Robertson's daily television program.
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