Foggy morning at Kalon Mosque. Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

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The original mosque on the site of today's Kalon Mosque was destroyed by the Mongols. Reconstruction was completed in 1514. It was designed as a Juma or Friday mosque. The building and its large courtyard were designed to hold 10,000 people. During the Soviet-era, the building was used as a warehouse. It was restored as a house of worship after Independence. However, there are more tourists who visit than members of the congregation. Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

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Location: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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