Ulughbek Medressa, Bukhara
Built in 1417, the Ulughbek Medressa is the oldest medressa in Central Asia.
It is one of three built by Ulughbek; the others are in Samarkand's Registan and in Gijduvan (45km from Bukhara towards Samarkand).
This elegant version in Bukhara contains many niches around a central courtyard and is decorated with blue tiles.
The Ulughbek Medressa is located just east of the Taqi-Zargaron (Jewelry) Bazaar.
Quick Facts
| Names: |
Ulughbek Medressa; Ulugbek Medressa; Uleg Beg Medressah |
| Type of site: |
Medressa (madrasa, Islamic religious school) |
| Date: |
1417 |
| Location: |
E of Taqi-Zargaron Bazaar, Bukhara, Uzbekistan |
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Sources
- Lonely Planet Central Asia
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