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.
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.
Shakhrisabz: A UNESCO-listed Uzbekistan city filled with ... - CNN
WEBDec 15, 2023 · His exquisitely blue and gold-tiled religious schools and mosques are still the envy of the world today, many of which can be seen in the UNESCO-listed historic center of Shakhrisyabz.
Po-i-Kalyan - Wikipedia
WEB'At the Foot of the Great One'), is an Islamic religious complex located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of three parts, the Kalan Mosque (Masjid-i Kalan), the Kalan Minaret (Minâra-i Kalân) to which the name refers, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah.
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.
The Cathedral Mosque of Tamerlane, Bibi-Khanum - Uzbekistan
WEBThe Cathedral Mosque of Tamerlane, Bibi-Khanum. In the centre of the historical city of Samarkand there is a grand architectural monument – the Cathedral mosque of Amir Temur, Bibi-Khanym. It was erected in 1399-1404 by the order of the Temur and was the largest mosque in Central Asia.
Bibi Khanum Mosque | World Heritage Journeys of Europe
WEBThis enormous congregational mosque is the largest of its kind in Central Asia, able to hold about 10,000 worshippers. Located just northeast of the Registan, the Bibi Khanum Mosque was built from the spoils of Timur’s invasion of India, including 95 elephants used to transport materials.
Bibi Hanim Mosque, Samarkand - Advantour
WEBBibi Hanim Mosque, Samarkand. The majestic blue domes of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque are the unusual sight. It takes one’s breath even from understanding the scale of construction of this monument, impressing with its size and beauty.
Bibi Khanym Mosque - Asian Architecture
WEBPhotos and description of the architecture of Bibi Khanym Mosque, built by Timur (Tamurlane) or his wife from 1399-1404 as the congregational mosque of Samarkand.