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Bibi-Khanym Mosque
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| Bibi-Khanym Mosque is a famous historical mosque in Uzbekistan, whose name comes from the wife of 14th-century warlord, Timur. After his Indian campaign, Timur in 1399 decided to undertake the construction of a gigantic cathedral mosque in his new capital, Samarkand. The size of the outer walls are 167 metres in length and 109 metres in width. The cupola of the main chamber reaches a height of 40 metres, and the entranceway is 35 meters tall. There is a large marble Qur'an stand in the center of the courtyard. |
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Find out general information on Bibi-Khanym Mosque, its history and cultural significance. |
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Learn more on Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and some touristic information. |
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View a series of fantastic photos depicting the alluring and impressive features of Bibi-Khanym Mosque. |
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