Old Town Walls

Bukhara


Not far from the Ismail Samani Tomb is the Talipach Gate and one of the city's few remaining eroded sections of Shaybanid-era town walls. Only 2km out of the original 12km of walls remain.


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1. Ismail Samani Mausoleum

0.23 MILES

This mausoleum in Samani Park, completed in 905, is the town's oldest Muslim monument and one of its most architecturally interesting. Built for Ismail…

2. Chashma Ayub Mausoleum

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The peculiar Chashma Ayub (Spring of Job) mausoleum dates from the 12th century and has a tent-like Karakhanid-style roof. Legend has it that the prophet…

3. Abdulla Khan Medressa

0.51 MILES

This medressa named after the Shaybanid ruler Abdulla Khan is part of an ensemble together with the Modari Khan Medressa. The medressa is empty but you…

4. Bolo-Hauz Mosque

0.56 MILES

Beside a pool opposite the Ark’s gate is the functioning Bolo-Hauz Mosque (1718), the emirs’ official place of worship. The stunning painted wood and…

5. Modari Khan Medressa

0.56 MILES

Southeast of Samani Park are two massive medressas, one named for the great Shaybanid ruler Abdulla Khan (currently empty) and the other for his mother…

6. Ark

0.75 MILES

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7. Hoja Zayniddin Mosque

0.85 MILES

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8. Zindon

0.91 MILES

Northeast of the Ark and just behind it is the old Zindon (jail). Morbidly fascinating attractions include a torture chamber, shackles used on prisoners…