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Samanid Mausoleum
A 10th-century brick tomb of the Samanid dynasty, the oldest funerary building in Central Asia.
- Editor's score
- 4.7
- Visit
- 30 min
- Price
- €
About
The Samanid Mausoleum was built in the 10th century as the resting place of the Samanid dynasty, which ruled much of Central Asia from about 900 to 1000. It held three burials, one of them Nasr II. It is a landmark of early Islamic architecture and the oldest funerary building in Central Asia. It stands in north-western Bukhara, just outside the historic centre.
Best time to go: Visit in the early morning or late afternoon, when low light brings out the patterns in the brickwork.
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