Bibi-Khanym Mosque - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
List of mosques in Uzbekistan - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of mosques in Uzbekistan . Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Itchan Kala. [1] Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Bukhara. [2] Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Samarkand – Crossroads of Culture. [3] Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Bukhara. [2]
Hazrati Imam Complex - Wikipedia
WEBThe Hazrati Imam Jome Mosque was built in 2007 on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov. It was registered by the Justice Department on December 27, 2007. The mosque serves the “Hazrati Imam”, “Shoshiy”, “Istiqlol” and “Namuna” neighborhoods.
The Bibi-Khanym Mosque - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBMay 11, 2021 · The Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand in Uzbekistan was originally constructed by Timur (1369-1405), a warrior and Mongol leader who ruled the important city along the Silk Road.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque – Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Atlas Obscura
WEBJun 6, 2024 · Discover Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Controversially restored in the 1970s, this giant 15th-century mosque is shrouded in legend.
Top 7 Mosques in Uzbekistan You Need to Visit - Irandoostan
WEBOct 24, 2023 · One of the most important attractions of the historical country of Uzbekistan is its mosques, which express Islamic art, civilization, and architecture. In the following, we will review the list of top mosques in Uzbekistan and describe their key features.
The Bibi-Khanym Mosque: A Jewel of Timurid Architecture
WEBMay 27, 2024 · The Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is one of the most remarkable examples of Islamic architecture from the Timurid period (1370-1507). Built by the order of the great Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur in the early 15th century, this massive mosque complex was intended to be the jewel in the crown of Timur‘s capital city.
Highlights of Uzbekistan | Bibi Khanum Mosque (Bibi-Khanym Mosque)
WEBJan 24, 2020 · This gigantic domed mosque, Bibi Khanum mosque is the centrepiece of the capital of Uzbekistan and a feature of this escorted small group tour.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque | Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Lonely Planet
WEBThe enormous congregational Bibi-Khanym Mosque, northeast of the Registan, was financed from the spoils of Timur's invasion of India and must have been the jewel of his empire.
Things to do in Bukhara, Uzbekistan: The Ancient Mosque City
WEBSep 26, 2023 · Down the Zarafshon River, following the old Uzbekistan Silk Road, is the ancient Bukhara city. The plentiful mosques, historical architectural turquoise domes, and detailed tilework transformed Bukhara’s city center into a museum where only pedestrians are allowed and cars cannot come.
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