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Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is the magnificent final resting place of Timur (Tamerlane), the founder of the Timurid Empire.
Built in the early 15th century, it is celebrated for its striking blue ribbed dome, intricate turquoise tilework, and richly decorated interior featuring gold, mosaics, and carved ornamentation. The mausoleum also contains the tombs of several members of the Timurid dynasty and is regarded as one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia, influencing later masterpieces such as the great Mughal monuments of India.
Location
Oqsaroy 1, Бўстонсарой кўчаси 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan
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