The Sher-Dor Madrasa (Uzbek:Sherdor madrasasi, meaning “with lions”) is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.[1]
| 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" | |
Together with the Ulug Begue and Tillakori 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.