Bibi Khanum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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The north iwan with the dome is on the right and the west iwan leading to the maqsura is on the left. The 15th century Bibi-Khanum Mosque built by Tamerlane. Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Photo credit: © Janzig/CentralAsia / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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