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Chor-Bakr, Islamic necropolis in Sumitan village near Bukhara, Uzbekistan

The memorial complex spans 40 hectares and contains 25 structures including mausoleums, a mosque, a madrasah, and a minaret surrounded by fruit gardens.

Construction began in 1559 when Shaybanid ruler Abdullaxon II dedicated 70,000 gold coins to build a memorial at Abu-Bakr-Said's burial site from 970 AD.

The central mausoleum features inscriptions from Surah Al-Baqara on its facade and contains a prayer niche oriented toward the qibla direction.

The complex includes multiple courtyards connected by corridors, with the main courtyard measuring 20 meters in length and a 12-meter-wide entrance.

Two parallel five-kilometer ditches connect the complex to Bukhara, created as shaded pathways for Abdullah-Khan's visits to the necropolis.

Location: Bukhara

GPS coordinates: 39.77444,64.33444

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:36

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