Chor Minor, Historic madrasa gate with four minarets in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The Chor Minor structure features four towers with blue domes, each decorated with distinct patterns and topped with ceramic tiles at the corners.
Built in 1807 by Turkmen Caliph Niyazkul, the gatehouse served as an entrance to a larger educational complex that no longer exists today.
The towers display decorative elements from multiple religions, including Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, and Zoroastrian symbols, reflecting Central Asian cultural exchange.
Located northeast of the Lyab-i Hauz complex, visitors can reach the site by walking through narrow streets lined with traditional houses and shops.
Three of the four towers function as storage rooms, while the fourth contains a staircase leading to the upper level of the structure.
Location: Bukhara
Inception: 1807
GPS coordinates: 39.77472,64.42750
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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