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oni · Fan of Fun Stuff Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 455 Gender:

Bibi-Khanym Mosque is a famous historical mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, whose name comes from the wife of 14th-century warlord, Timur.

After his Indian campaign in 1399 Timur decided to undertake the construction of a gigantic mosque in his new capital, Samarkand. The outer walls are 167 metres (182.63 yards) in length and 109 metres (119.20 yards) in width. The cupola of the main chamber reaches a height of 40 metres , and the entranceway is 35 metres high. There is a large marble Qur'an stand in the centre of the courtyard.

Here are a few of the images of the mosque.

BibiKhanym Mosque in Samarkand Uzbekistan

BibiKhanym Mosque in Samarkand Uzbekistan

moonjee06 · Fun Addict Joined: 26 May 2008 Posts: 651 Gender:

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Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan