The Shahi-Zinda necropolis
Today, the Shahi-Zinda necropolis is considered to have artistic and cultural value for the whole of Central Asia. The Memorial Complex of Shahi-Zinda is a masterpiece of the Amir Timur period among the architectural monuments of Uzbekistan.
It was named in honor of the burial complex where they buried a cousin of the Prophet Kusam ibn Abbas. Infidels killed him.
Shahi-Zinda necropolis is one of the oldest monuments in Samarkand city. It was built in the 11th century and was a religious cult center. The square of the ensemble is about 40x200 meters.
It was named in honor of the burial complex where they buried a cousin of the Prophet Kusam ibn Abbas. Infidels killed him.
Shahi-Zinda necropolis is one of the oldest monuments in Samarkand city. It was built in the 11th century and was a religious cult center. The square of the ensemble is about 40x200 meters.
Many scientists and artists were engaged in studying the ensemble. Among them were such famous scientists as V. Vyatkin, I. Borodin, V. Barthold, V. Shishkin and others.
Many times, Shahi-Zinda necropolis was subjected to restoration. Many master-restorers worked under it: Shafi Iskhakov, Akram Umarov, Shafi Iskhakov, Mirkhamidov Yunusov and many others. Yusuf Shirazi made the main entrance to the ensemble. It is a professional carving on an elm-tree decorated with ivory.
In the past, the southern part of the necropolis was an inhabited place. Artisans and artisans lived here. Approximately, in the 14th and 15th centuries, the necropolis was the Timurids’ familial necropolis.
The first thing that tourists see upon entering the necropolis is a small minaret from the 11th century, located by the entrance. Outside, it is decorated with polished, shaped bricks.
The complex includes facilities for ritual worship, a room for the 40-day fast, a room for keeping cult stocks and storing inventory, and a cult tomb. Behind the burial place, stands a tombstone over which is elaborately worked pottery.
In the first half of the 14th century, several mausoleums were built (the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmad in the northern part of the complex and an unknown mausoleum on the east side) and chartak.
Two mausoleums are portal-domed buildings. Their input part is covered with tiles and decorated with geometric spaces. Revetment in carved glazed terracotta and painted majolica.
On the west side of the yard, which has the name "North," is situated a complex of Tuman-Aka (wife of Tamerlane). It was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Its decoration differs from that of other mausoleums.
Here he is composing a carved mosaic. The portal still contains the name of the calligrapher-Sheikh Mohammed ibn Hajji Bandgira al-Tugri from Tebriz. The rooms of the mausoleum are small, but their height was two times higher than the height of other mausoleums. This gives it a kind of "harmony" and "feminine."
The colours inside the mausoleum are very diverse. Sky-blue, blue, white, black, purple, and yellow decor and paintings shimmer and complement each other. On the walls of the complex, Tuman-Aka presents part of the landscape: streams, flowers, and beautiful gardens...
In the middle group, the numerous mausoleums Shahi-Zinda necropolis is an unfinished building. The building dates from the 15th century. There is a legend that a close associate of Amir Timur began to build it. Today, this is called the mausoleum of Emir Burunduk.
The interior of the mausoleum of Emir Burunduk is simple and not remarkable: glazed carved terracotta, white plaster...
Near it are the remains of the main entrance of the mausoleum "Unknown."
Next to it comes the Mausoleum of Ali Nesefi Usto. The portal is majolica-decorated, with white, red, and green tones on the face. Archaeologists have discovered a complex of 12 mausoleums. However, today they are in a ruined state.
Scientists believe it belonged to Kusama ibn Abbas), a tombstone (also believed to be Kusama ibn Abbas), a madrassa (Tamgach Bogra Khan and Tamgach Bogra Khan), an unknown mosque, courtyards, khujdras, and darshona.
Here is located a pavilion—"Octahedron." It was built in the 15th century. Its front part was decorated with a simple pattern that was intertwined with brick mosaic. There are several bright colors in the interior: red and blue. However, the cylindrical drum has not been preserved to this day, but there is painting on stucco plaster and bright polychrome inserts on the walls.
The Mausoleum of Shadi Mulk Aka was erected in 1372. He served as a burial place for the niece of Tamerlane. The Shirig-Beck-Aka (14–15 centuries), the Double-Domed Mausoleums of the Lower Group, and many other architectural monuments from the Amir Temur and Ulugbek periods can also be found in the Shahi-Zinda necropolis.
The ensemble is still considered a kind of laboratory for researching something new in the world of jewelry and architectural composition.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will be happy to provide you with transport, hotel, and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Samarkand.
Many times, Shahi-Zinda necropolis was subjected to restoration. Many master-restorers worked under it: Shafi Iskhakov, Akram Umarov, Shafi Iskhakov, Mirkhamidov Yunusov and many others. Yusuf Shirazi made the main entrance to the ensemble. It is a professional carving on an elm-tree decorated with ivory.
In the past, the southern part of the necropolis was an inhabited place. Artisans and artisans lived here. Approximately, in the 14th and 15th centuries, the necropolis was the Timurids’ familial necropolis.
The first thing that tourists see upon entering the necropolis is a small minaret from the 11th century, located by the entrance. Outside, it is decorated with polished, shaped bricks.
The complex includes facilities for ritual worship, a room for the 40-day fast, a room for keeping cult stocks and storing inventory, and a cult tomb. Behind the burial place, stands a tombstone over which is elaborately worked pottery.
In the first half of the 14th century, several mausoleums were built (the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmad in the northern part of the complex and an unknown mausoleum on the east side) and chartak.
Two mausoleums are portal-domed buildings. Their input part is covered with tiles and decorated with geometric spaces. Revetment in carved glazed terracotta and painted majolica.
On the west side of the yard, which has the name "North," is situated a complex of Tuman-Aka (wife of Tamerlane). It was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Its decoration differs from that of other mausoleums.
Here he is composing a carved mosaic. The portal still contains the name of the calligrapher-Sheikh Mohammed ibn Hajji Bandgira al-Tugri from Tebriz. The rooms of the mausoleum are small, but their height was two times higher than the height of other mausoleums. This gives it a kind of "harmony" and "feminine."
The colours inside the mausoleum are very diverse. Sky-blue, blue, white, black, purple, and yellow decor and paintings shimmer and complement each other. On the walls of the complex, Tuman-Aka presents part of the landscape: streams, flowers, and beautiful gardens...
In the middle group, the numerous mausoleums Shahi-Zinda necropolis is an unfinished building. The building dates from the 15th century. There is a legend that a close associate of Amir Timur began to build it. Today, this is called the mausoleum of Emir Burunduk.
The interior of the mausoleum of Emir Burunduk is simple and not remarkable: glazed carved terracotta, white plaster...
Near it are the remains of the main entrance of the mausoleum "Unknown."
Next to it comes the Mausoleum of Ali Nesefi Usto. The portal is majolica-decorated, with white, red, and green tones on the face. Archaeologists have discovered a complex of 12 mausoleums. However, today they are in a ruined state.
Scientists believe it belonged to Kusama ibn Abbas), a tombstone (also believed to be Kusama ibn Abbas), a madrassa (Tamgach Bogra Khan and Tamgach Bogra Khan), an unknown mosque, courtyards, khujdras, and darshona.
Here is located a pavilion—"Octahedron." It was built in the 15th century. Its front part was decorated with a simple pattern that was intertwined with brick mosaic. There are several bright colors in the interior: red and blue. However, the cylindrical drum has not been preserved to this day, but there is painting on stucco plaster and bright polychrome inserts on the walls.
The Mausoleum of Shadi Mulk Aka was erected in 1372. He served as a burial place for the niece of Tamerlane. The Shirig-Beck-Aka (14–15 centuries), the Double-Domed Mausoleums of the Lower Group, and many other architectural monuments from the Amir Temur and Ulugbek periods can also be found in the Shahi-Zinda necropolis.
The ensemble is still considered a kind of laboratory for researching something new in the world of jewelry and architectural composition.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will be happy to provide you with transport, hotel, and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Samarkand.
