Explore the architectural monuments of Uzbekistan, from tiled madrasas to monumental gateways, and learn what to notice when visiting these historic landmarks.
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
Shah-i-Zinda (Uzbek: Shohizinda, Persian: شاه زنده, meaning “Living King”) is a stunning medieval architectural complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This remarkable site consists of a
Tillya-Kari Madrasah (Tillakori madrasasi in Uzbek, meaning «Gold-Covered Madrasah») is a magnificent 17th-century Islamic cultural, spiritual, and educational monument located on the
Sherdor Madrasah (Sherdor madrasasi in Uzbek, Madrasa-i Sherdor in Persian, meaning “Madrasah of Lions”) is a magnificent 17th-century Islamic educational, spiritual, and
The Ulugh Beg Madrasah (Uzbek: Ulugʻbek madrasasi) is a 15th-century Islamic spiritual, educational, and cultural monument located in the heart of
