Shohizinda
Shohizinda
- Shohizinda MCHJ
Samarkand [1] It is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of Samarqand Province. The city is on the old Silk Road between China and the West, and is an Islamic centre for scholarly study. In the 14th century, it became the capital of the empire of Timur (Tamerlane), and is the site of his mausoleum, the Gur-e Amir. The Bibi-Khanym Mosque remains one of the city's most famous landmarks. The Registan was the ancient centre of the city.
Galereya
Shohizinda
Shah-i-Zinda is a stunning complex of mausoleums in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, dating back to the 9th–14th centuries. Known for its vibrant blue tiles and intricate Islamic architecture, it is considered one of the most sacred sites in Central Asia and a masterpiece of Timurid craftsmanship. The name means "The Living King," referring to Kusam ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, who is believed to be buried there.
