The leaders of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan toured the sights of Bukhara
Uzbekistan
President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, together with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, toured the Ark Fortress and the Poi-Kalyan and Lyabi-Khauz complexes.
The Ark Fortress is the ancient citadel of Bukhara, which served as the residence of rulers for nearly 1,500 years. Its first buildings date back to the 4th–3rd centuries BC, and its current appearance was formed primarily in the 16th century. In the past, it was essentially a "city within a city," including palaces, administrative buildings, and an arsenal. It was noted that such great thinkers as Rudaki, Ibn Sina, and later Omar Khayyam lived and worked here in the Middle Ages.
The Poi-Kalyan complex is of great interest as one of the most majestic and famous architectural complexes in Bukhara. It includes the famous 45.6-meter-tall minaret, built in 1127, the cathedral mosque, erected in 1514 and capable of accommodating 12,000 people, and the Mir Arab Madrasah, considered one of the most prestigious Islamic educational institutions. The 288-domed gallery surrounding the mosque's courtyard, hundreds of columns, and its unique acoustics lend the ensemble its special grandeur.
The Lyabi-Khauz ensemble is one of Bukhara's few remaining medieval squares, with an ancient pond at its center. For centuries, it has been a place for townspeople to relax, converse, and trade. The ensemble includes the Kukeldash Madrasah and the Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah and Khanaka.
The Tajik leader viewed with great interest the artistic harmony of each monument, examples of national handicrafts, and historical exhibits. The distinguished guest was given detailed information about the architectural style, as well as the meaning of the ornaments and symbols.
These blessed sites, which tell of Bukhara's rich history, its role on the Great Silk Road, and its enormous contribution to the development of science and culture, left a profound impression on the Tajik delegation.
The Poi-Kalyan complex is of great interest as one of the most majestic and famous architectural complexes in Bukhara. It includes the famous 45.6-meter-tall minaret, built in 1127, the cathedral mosque, erected in 1514 and capable of accommodating 12,000 people, and the Mir Arab Madrasah, considered one of the most prestigious Islamic educational institutions. The 288-domed gallery surrounding the mosque's courtyard, hundreds of columns, and its unique acoustics lend the ensemble its special grandeur.
The Lyabi-Khauz ensemble is one of Bukhara's few remaining medieval squares, with an ancient pond at its center. For centuries, it has been a place for townspeople to relax, converse, and trade. The ensemble includes the Kukeldash Madrasah and the Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah and Khanaka.
The Tajik leader viewed with great interest the artistic harmony of each monument, examples of national handicrafts, and historical exhibits. The distinguished guest was given detailed information about the architectural style, as well as the meaning of the ornaments and symbols.
These blessed sites, which tell of Bukhara's rich history, its role on the Great Silk Road, and its enormous contribution to the development of science and culture, left a profound impression on the Tajik delegation.
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