Category: Central Asia
Shah-i Zinda
Most interesting site to see the architecture and decorations of the Timurid period
Course
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The castles of Khorezm
Toprak-kala is an extraordinary archaeological site in Uzbekistan that offers a wealth of information on the political, cultural and artistic aspects of the Khorezm region…
Bukhara, introduction to the city
Bukhara, map of monuments According to new archaeological data, the oldest levels of occupation in Bukhara can be dated to the 5th-2nd centuries BC. AD…
Shah-i Zinda, simple
Virtual tour of Shah-i Zinda, in Samarkand 3DVista
Sultan Sanjar
Sultan Sanja Mausoleum, Merv
Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Samarkand
Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Samarkand Gur-i Amir: Tomb of the Emir (Tamerlane) Built by Tamerlane. Contains the tomb of Tamerlane. It was finished just after death...
Madrasa Mir e Arab, Bukhara
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Shahr-i Sabz
Shahr-i Sabz Introduction History of the city Map
End
Termez Introduction History of the city.
Oulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand
Oulugh Beg Observatory
Caravanserai
The caravanserai is an essential element of the Silk Road landscape. This is a “hotel” for caravans. South Carolina…
Madrasah
The madrasa is an essential element of Muslim culture. Is it a Koranic school Origin? Historians believe that the origin of the madrasa is…
Islamic mausoleum
Drum The drum is a fundamental element of Islamic constructions, or more generally of the architecture of domes. The difficulty for architects is over…
Madrasa Tilla Kari mosque, Samarkand
Madrasa-mosque Tilla-Kari Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Question What detail about the…
Bukhara
Bukhara Introduction City map with the names of monuments history of the city Selection of images?
Dunhuang, Serinda
The Mogao Caves The site is located in the east of the Taklamakan Desert, at a junction point between the Northern Road and…
Shah-i Zinda, Samarkand
Shah-i Zinda, Samarkand This site is exceptional, whether architecturally or symbolically. It should be noted that Shah-i Zindah (“living king”…
Glossary
Ahriman: spirit of evil and darkness, adversary of Ahura Mazda, in the Mazdean and Zoroastrian religion. Ahura Mazda: “wise Lord”, supreme God in…
Khiva, Khorezm
Khiva, Itchan Kala Kunia Ark The ancient citadel, which also includes . It contained a mosque, a barracks, a chancery, a throne room, the Hotel des…
Merv, Gjaur kale
Merv, Gjaur Kale The site of Merv is one of the most interesting archaeological sites because it brings together several towns next to each other…
Pasargadae
Pasargadae The site of Pasargadae was the place of the king's residence, probably All Category 1 Category 2 Image #1 Image #1 Image #1…
Registan, Samarkand
The Registan, Samarkand The Registan of Samarkand is a group of madrasahs unique in the Islamic world. But it does not date from the Timurid era…