Tim of Abdullah Khan, Trading dome in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Tim of Abdullah Khan is a covered marketplace in Bukhara with three enclosed sides measuring approximately 39 by 42 meters. A central hall is surrounded by smaller domed rooms with windows that provide light and access to the shop spaces.
The structure was built in 1577 under Shaybanid ruler Abdullah Khan II as one of the largest covered markets in the Bukhara Khanate. It was constructed when the city was a major trading hub on the Silk Road.
Inside the trading dome, merchants sell traditional Bukhara carpets, handmade crafts, paintings, and musical instruments. These goods reflect skills that local artisans have passed down through their families over centuries.
The marketplace operates from morning to evening, giving visitors enough time to browse and observe daily trading activity. The light from the domed windows changes throughout the day, so morning hours offer clearer views of the details inside.
The building has a single entrance on its west side, while six arched gates connect to eight separate domed rooms. This layout allowed merchants selling different goods to work independently and display their specialized products in dedicated spaces.
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