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Upon its completion in 1404, the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Emperor Tamerlane's latest audacious project, was the largest in Central Asia and could accommodate a congregation of almost 10 000 worshippers. In large part destroyed by earthquakes, its 50m-high minarets, portal decorated with blue ceramics and majestic cupola still act as landmarks for kilometres around. Just opposite, the mausoleum is an initiative of Bibi Khanym, the emperor's favourite, who wanted to be laid to rest in front of the mosque bearing his name.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide689 m - Registan, Samarkand
- The Green Guide715 m - Registan, Samarkand
- The Green Guide717 m - Samarkand
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Where to sleepnearby
- From $48Bibikhanum Hotel102 m - Tashkent street 10, 140101 Samarkand
- From $30Aziz Hotel173 m - Hujum 150 Hujum 150, 140100 Samarkand
- From $30Hamida199 m - Худжум 149, 140100 Samarkand
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