the Poi Kalon mosque, bukhara

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Bukhara has been one of the main centres of Iranian civilization during its history. Its architecture and archaeological sites form one of the pillars of the Persian history and art. The region of Bukhara was for a long period a part of the Persian Empire. The origin of its inhabitants goes back to the period of Aryan immigration into the region. Iranian Soghdians inhabited the area and some centuries later the Persian language became dominant among them. The Last emir of Bukhara was Muhammad Alim Khan (1880-1944).

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Size: 4073px × 5950px
Location: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Photo credit: © Ian Goodrick / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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