Islamic Architecture in Uzbekistan

Here is a compilation of exquisite examples of Islamic architecture with intricate workmanship in Uzbekistan.
Ismail Samanid Mausoleum in Bukhara
Ismail Samanid Mausoleum was a family crypt built soon after the death of Ismail Samani’s father in the late 9th century. However, building crypts were against the Islamic law at the time. Nevertheless, this law was broken by one of the caliphs during the same century, and Ismail Samani only followed his example. The mausoleum has a unique design combining multi-cultural decorative elements such as Sogdian, Sassanian, Persian, and even classical and Byzantine architecture. Furthermore, the design incorporates customary Islamic architectural features including semi-circular domes, pointed arches, elaborate portals, columns, and geometric designs in the brickwork.
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