Registan
Registan is a square in the central part of Samarkand. This name was used for all the parade squares in the big cities of the Middle East.
It is considered that the Registan Square in Samarkand is the most famous square in comparison with other squares in other cities. This opinion has been formed because, in the 15th and 17th centuries, this square was built as a famous architectural ensemble.
It is considered that the Registan Square in Samarkand is the most famous square in comparison with other squares in other cities. This opinion has been formed because, in the 15th and 17th centuries, this square was built as a famous architectural ensemble.
The ensemble includes Tilla-Kari (in the center), Ulugbek (left side), and Sher-Dor (right side). These structures are considered original and unique examples of buildings of that time.
Construction of three madrassas occurred at different times. By order of Ulugbek, in 1417–1420, was erected Ulugbek’s madrassah. After two hundred years, during the Bahodur Yalangtush rule, two other madrassas were built.
All three madrasahs amaze with their refinement, decorations in the form of precious mosaics, turquoise domes, and gold murals on the walls.
The Ulugbek Madrasah is one of the most important buildings in Samarkand. It is an educational and spiritual building for Muslims that was built in the 15th century by the ruler and astronomer Ulugbek.
Scientists could not establish exactly when madrasah construction began. However, architects concluded that it had been erected at least five years ago.
The Madrasah was the main and most prestigious university in the East.
They trained great philosophers, scientists, and poets such as Alisher Navoi, Abdurahman Jami, Naqshbandi Khoja Ahrar, Kazi-zade ar-Rumi, Al-Kushchi, and many others.
The first rector (mudarris) was Maulana Muhammad Havafi (a commoner, but he had scientific knowledge).
In the early 19th century, an earthquake destroyed Ulugbek Madrasah. Restoration of the buildings had already begun in the 20th century and has lasted for 70 years.
The madrasah resembles the shape of a rectangle with an area of 81x56 meters.
Consider that the main element of the facade is the entrance-peshtak. There are three portals in the depths of the main entrance. They are decorated with pointed arches and tracery pandjaras in different sizes.
There are four minarets in the madrasa’s corners. The height of each of them is 33 meters.
The courtyard is in the form of a square (30x30 m), paved with stone slabs and surrounded by hudjras bunks.
Sherdor Madrasah was erected on the site of the Ulugbek khanaka.
By the early 17th century, Khanaka had fallen into disrepair, and the governor of the city, Yalangtush Bahadur, decided to remodel and upgrade this place with the construction of two madrasas, Sherdon and Tillya Kari.
Sherdor is translated as "the madrasah with tigers" or "the body of the lions." Architect Abdul-Jabbar and his talented master decorator, Mohammed Abbas, constructed it.
Architects have been planning Sherdor Madrasah for a long time. Then it was decided to make it like a copy of the Ulugbek madrasah, although they changed proportions.
One of the main differences between Ulugbek Madrasah and Sherdor Madrasah is the huge dome. Most likely, its size in the future will have an impact on the destruction of buildings.
The walls are decorated with the famous madrasa quote from the Koran. At the main entrance to the madrasah, they decided to portray the leopard with the sun on his back.
Tourists can see a fylfot in the center of the arch, with an inscription above: "Almighty God."
A facade outside and inside, painted with gold leaf, mosaic, and glazed brick.
Of course, its Sherdor madrasah decoration is less pompous than that of the Ulugbek madrassah, but it does not take away the right to consider it as one of the best architectural monuments of Samarkand.
Tilla-Kari madrasah was built in the northern part of Ulugbek madrasah, 10 years later than the Sherdor madrasah.
The building has a square plan, with the front two-story wings and a central portal. In the corners of the madrassas are located towers.
In the courtyard were placed hudzhury and cells; in the western part were the mosque itself and several galleries.
Tilla-Kari's madresah was decorated with majolica and mosaics. The Madrasah has beautiful ornaments of plants and geometric figures.
The name of madrassas means "trimmed with gold," and it is not by accident. There are paintings and other decorations that were covered with gold leaf. Also gilded were the mihrab and minbar.
The Sheibanids' mausoleum is located near the eastern part of the Tilla-Kari madrassas. The mausoleum is a part of the ensemble.
This is a conglomeration of various tombstones. Tombstones refer to different times; the oldest of them dates back to the 16th century.
Chorsu trade dome On the western part of Sherdor madrassas is located the Chorsu trade dome, which testifies that Registan Square was the trade center in the medieval city.
Archaeologists have researched that the remains of a dome can be attributed to the 15th–17th centuries.
In 2005, the dome was renovated and restored, and now it is situated opposite the Fine Arts Gallery. It is worth ordering an excursion to the cultural centre of Uzbekistan, Registan Square. In Samarkand, you can also find cheap hotels.
In 2001, this ensemble was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will be happy to provide you with transport, a hotel, and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Samarkand.
Construction of three madrassas occurred at different times. By order of Ulugbek, in 1417–1420, was erected Ulugbek’s madrassah. After two hundred years, during the Bahodur Yalangtush rule, two other madrassas were built.
All three madrasahs amaze with their refinement, decorations in the form of precious mosaics, turquoise domes, and gold murals on the walls.
The Ulugbek Madrasah is one of the most important buildings in Samarkand. It is an educational and spiritual building for Muslims that was built in the 15th century by the ruler and astronomer Ulugbek.
Scientists could not establish exactly when madrasah construction began. However, architects concluded that it had been erected at least five years ago.
The Madrasah was the main and most prestigious university in the East.
They trained great philosophers, scientists, and poets such as Alisher Navoi, Abdurahman Jami, Naqshbandi Khoja Ahrar, Kazi-zade ar-Rumi, Al-Kushchi, and many others.
The first rector (mudarris) was Maulana Muhammad Havafi (a commoner, but he had scientific knowledge).
In the early 19th century, an earthquake destroyed Ulugbek Madrasah. Restoration of the buildings had already begun in the 20th century and has lasted for 70 years.
The madrasah resembles the shape of a rectangle with an area of 81x56 meters.
Consider that the main element of the facade is the entrance-peshtak. There are three portals in the depths of the main entrance. They are decorated with pointed arches and tracery pandjaras in different sizes.
There are four minarets in the madrasa’s corners. The height of each of them is 33 meters.
The courtyard is in the form of a square (30x30 m), paved with stone slabs and surrounded by hudjras bunks.
Sherdor Madrasah was erected on the site of the Ulugbek khanaka.
By the early 17th century, Khanaka had fallen into disrepair, and the governor of the city, Yalangtush Bahadur, decided to remodel and upgrade this place with the construction of two madrasas, Sherdon and Tillya Kari.
Sherdor is translated as "the madrasah with tigers" or "the body of the lions." Architect Abdul-Jabbar and his talented master decorator, Mohammed Abbas, constructed it.
Architects have been planning Sherdor Madrasah for a long time. Then it was decided to make it like a copy of the Ulugbek madrasah, although they changed proportions.
One of the main differences between Ulugbek Madrasah and Sherdor Madrasah is the huge dome. Most likely, its size in the future will have an impact on the destruction of buildings.
The walls are decorated with the famous madrasa quote from the Koran. At the main entrance to the madrasah, they decided to portray the leopard with the sun on his back.
Tourists can see a fylfot in the center of the arch, with an inscription above: "Almighty God."
A facade outside and inside, painted with gold leaf, mosaic, and glazed brick.
Of course, its Sherdor madrasah decoration is less pompous than that of the Ulugbek madrassah, but it does not take away the right to consider it as one of the best architectural monuments of Samarkand.
Tilla-Kari madrasah was built in the northern part of Ulugbek madrasah, 10 years later than the Sherdor madrasah.
The building has a square plan, with the front two-story wings and a central portal. In the corners of the madrassas are located towers.
In the courtyard were placed hudzhury and cells; in the western part were the mosque itself and several galleries.
Tilla-Kari's madresah was decorated with majolica and mosaics. The Madrasah has beautiful ornaments of plants and geometric figures.
The name of madrassas means "trimmed with gold," and it is not by accident. There are paintings and other decorations that were covered with gold leaf. Also gilded were the mihrab and minbar.
The Sheibanids' mausoleum is located near the eastern part of the Tilla-Kari madrassas. The mausoleum is a part of the ensemble.
This is a conglomeration of various tombstones. Tombstones refer to different times; the oldest of them dates back to the 16th century.
Chorsu trade dome On the western part of Sherdor madrassas is located the Chorsu trade dome, which testifies that Registan Square was the trade center in the medieval city.
Archaeologists have researched that the remains of a dome can be attributed to the 15th–17th centuries.
In 2005, the dome was renovated and restored, and now it is situated opposite the Fine Arts Gallery. It is worth ordering an excursion to the cultural centre of Uzbekistan, Registan Square. In Samarkand, you can also find cheap hotels.
In 2001, this ensemble was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will be happy to provide you with transport, a hotel, and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Samarkand.
