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The Guri Amir, or Tomb of the Emperor, was originally intended to house the remains of Tamerlane's grandson, who died prematurely, and whom the conqueror considered his successor. Construction was barely completed when Tamerlane himself died (in 1405) and was buried alongside his descendants. The building stands out with its fluted cupola, which is 15m in diameter and 12.5m tall. The two slender minarets flanking the entrance add to the mausoleum's overall grace.
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- The Green Guide196 m - Samarkand
- The Green Guide792 m - Registan, Samarkand
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- From $35Hotel Dilshoda77 m - Oqsaroy Street 150, 140104 Samarkand
- From $80Sultan Hotel Boutique172 m - University Boulvard 1, 140129 Samarkand
- From $27Imran Guest House189 m - ул. М. Умаров 28, 140104 Samarkand
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