Ishratkhona: A 15th-Century Timurid Architectural Masterpiece in Samarkand with 16
The Ishratkhona (Uzbek: Ishrat Khona maqbarasi), also known as the “House of Joy,” is a historically significant mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Constructed
The Ishratkhona (Uzbek: Ishrat Khona maqbarasi), also known as the “House of Joy,” is a historically significant mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Constructed
The Mausoleum of Ak-Saray, translated as “White Palace” from Turkic (ak meaning “white” and saray meaning “palace”), is a striking 15th-century memorial
The Mausoleum of Rukhabad (Uzbek: Ruhobod maqbarasi), meaning “Abode of the Spirit,” is a significant 14th-century memorial and religious structure located in
Mausoleum of Abu Mansur al-Maturidi: A Testament to Islamic Scholarship The Mausoleum of Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, located in the historic city of
Mausoleum of Khodja Doniyor: A Sacred Site of Multifaith Reverence The Mausoleum of Khodja Doniyor, located in the northeastern part of Samarkand
The Bibi-Khanym Mausoleum and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, located in the heart of Samarkand, stand as monumental tributes to the architectural and cultural
Gur-e-Amir stands as a monumental symbol of the Timurid dynasty, reflecting the architectural grandeur and cultural legacy of Amir Timur’s era.
The Khoja Ahrar Ensemble is a remarkable complex of memorial, religious, and spiritual-educational structures that evolved between the 15th and 20th centuries.
Abdi-Darun, also referred to as Abdu-Darun, is a significant memorial, religious, and spiritual complex located at the Old Cemetery of Samarkand in
Afrasiab, also referred to as Afrosiab, Afrosiyob, or Afrasiyab, is an ancient archaeological site spanning over 200 hectares in the northern part of