Tok-i-Zargoron, Trading dome building in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Tok-i-Zargoron is a trading dome building with a central cupola supported by a cylindrical wall pierced with windows that bring light into the main hall. Smaller lantern domes surround this central structure, creating multiple points of illumination throughout the interior.
The building was constructed in 1586 under Khan Abdullah II as a primary marketplace for goldsmiths and jewelers. It became an important trade hub during Bukhara's role as a key city along the Silk Road.
The bazaar shows traditional Central Asian architecture where commerce and social connection happen in the same space, visible today in how visitors and shopkeepers naturally gather and interact together.
The building sits at an intersection leading to Poi Kalon and Ulugbek Madrasa, making it easy to locate within the old city. It is largely accessible on one level, though the tight surrounding spaces can become crowded during peak hours.
This is the largest and northernmost of Bukhara's trading domes, with a ribbed central cupola surrounded by smaller domed structures. This unusual scale and architectural sophistication make it stand out among the city's other bazaars.
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