Namazga Mosque, Islamic prayer site in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The Namazga Mosque exhibits traditional Islamic architectural elements with decorative patterns on its gates and entrance structures across its exterior walls.
The mosque, constructed in the 17th century under the patronage of Nadir Devonbegi, represents the architectural development of Samarkand during this period.
The mosque incorporates inscriptions in Uzbek language using Latin, Cyrillic, and Arabic scripts, demonstrating the multilingual heritage of the region.
The mosque maintains specific visiting schedules for tourists, with separate hours designated for prayer times and guided tours of the architectural complex.
Photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskiĭ captured the entrance of this mosque between 1905 and 1915 using early color photography techniques.
Location: Samarkand
GPS coordinates: 39.63722,66.96833
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:24
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