Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque, Islamic mosque in Old City, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque is an Islamic mosque in Bukhara's Old City featuring twelve domes, with the main dome reaching about 20 meters high and supported by a cylindrical drum structure. The building contains two floors, with the lower section positioned below ground level.
The mosque was built in 1637 and is part of Bukhara's Historic Centre. It represents an important example of religious architecture from that era.
The mosque displays traditional Islamic design principles through its rectangular layout and Persian architectural elements. Visitors can observe these design features in how the interior spaces and decoration are arranged.
Visitors can explore both levels of the mosque, including the underground floor situated below street level. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for stairs when accessing the lower section.
The building's name comes from its underground location - Magok-i means 'in the hole' in Farsi. This unusual placement makes it one of the few mosques in the region with a fully subterranean lower floor.
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