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The Bibi-Khanym Mosque (Uzbek: Bibixonim masjidi; Persian: مسجد بی بی خانم; also variously spelled as Khanum, Khanom, Hanum, Hanim) is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world.
The Bibi Khanum Mosque, built between 1399 and 1405, was one of the largest mosques in the world when it was built and is named after Timur's wife, whose mausoleum stands across from it. Designed as a congregational mosque , it was entered via an imposing portal that leads to a large courtyard surrounded by four iwans , per the traditional ...
Bibi-Khanym Mosque. One of the greatest monuments of Uzbek architecture is the Bibi-Khanym Mosque. It has 115 feet high portals, 165-foot minarets, 400 cupolas, and a large courtyard. The gates are made of seven different metals, and the building itself is made of marble and terracotta, and is decorated with mosaics and blue-gold frescoes. [10]
The Bibi-Khanym Mosque, rebuilt during the Soviet era, remains one of the city's most notable landmarks. Samarkand's Registan square was the city's ancient centre and is bounded by three monumental religious buildings.
One of the best restaurants in town serving traditional Uzbek food is Platan.Offering big portions, wine and lovely decor, it’s the perfect place for a memorable Samarkand dinner.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque, a large mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan This page was last edited on 9 June 2022, at 13:57 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...
Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Samarkand: 1404: Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Samarkand – Crossroads of Culture. [3] Bolo Haouz Mosque: Bukhara: 1712: Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Bukhara. [2] Chor Minor: Bukhara: 1807: Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Bukhara. [2] Court Mosque: Bukhara: 17th century [4 ...
The marble mausoleum in the Assads' western Syrian hometown of Qardaha was stormed, looted and torched by rebels after they took the capital Damascus, ending a family dynasty that began with Assad ...