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The most ancient architectural masterpieces in Bukhara were constructed in the 9th -10th centuries. The Mausoleum of Samani, one of the most famous monuments was well-preserved. The Muslims Mausoleum is one of the best illustrations to the history of the state of Samanids (875-999). It was the period of cultural upsurge of the state. The Mausoleum was built as a family crypt immediately after the death of Ismail Samanid's father. Later, Ismail Samani himself and his grandson Nasr were also buried in it. Even after his death a lot of people looking for justice came to the holy grave still considering him to be the ruler of the state.
The patterned ornament gives it astonishing lightness and seems to slide the walls apart and what surprises the view even more is that the ornamental design of the walls seems to alter several times during the day. This mysterious masterpiece raises spiritual thoughts about eternity. It is one of the sacred places of Holy Bukhara. |
