Sher-Dor Madrasa
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Sherdor madrasasi | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Madrasa |
| Town or city | Samarkand |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Coordinates | 39°39′18″N 66°58′35″E / 39.65500°N 66.97639°E |
| Inaugurated | 1619–1636 |
| Part of the World Heritage site "Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures" | |
The Sher-Dor Madrasa (Uzbek: Sherdor madrasasi) is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.[1] The name Sher-Dor means "with lions," referencing the distinctive tiger-lion mosaics on its façade.
The Sher-Dor Madrasa was built by Yalangtush Bakhodur, a ruler and governor of Samarkand under the Ashtarkhanid (Janid) dynasty in the 17th century. The madrasa was constructed between 1619 and 1636.
Together with the Ulugh Beg and Tilya Kori madrassas, it forms the monumental ensemble of Registan, the ancient heart of the city.[2] The building is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Samarkand and is known for its profuse tile decoration and polychrome plant-themed paintings.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures. UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List (whc.unesco.org). in English; in French; in Spanish. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Ulugh Beg Madrasa of Samarkand, Uzbekistan". Asian Historical Architecture. www.orientalarchitecture.com. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Madrasah-i Ulugh Beg (Samarkand)". archnet.org. ArchNet: Islamic Architecture Community. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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