My Planet Experience
Uzbekistan
Blue dome of Gur-Emir Mausoleum, tombs of the Temurids, at the blue hour, city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand, also spelled Samarqand, has been at the crossroads of world cultures for over two and a half millennia, and is one of the most important sites on the Silk Routes traversing Central Asia. It is probably the most famous Uzbekistan’s historic city. It boasts very impressive architectural monuments and a rich history.
Amir Temur (also known as Tamerlane) died during a great Chinese campaign and was buried in Gur-Emir Mausoleum. Originally, the mausoleum was built for Temur's grandson, Muhammad-Sultan who expected to be his successor, but died too early.
There are tombs of three other Temurid governors : sons and grandson of Temur.
Uzbekistan
Blue dome of Gur-Emir Mausoleum, tombs of the Temurids, at the blue hour, city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand, also spelled Samarqand, has been at the crossroads of world cultures for over two and a half millennia, and is one of the most important sites on the Silk Routes traversing Central Asia. It is probably the most famous Uzbekistan’s historic city. It boasts very impressive architectural monuments and a rich history.
Amir Temur (also known as Tamerlane) died during a great Chinese campaign and was buried in Gur-Emir Mausoleum. Originally, the mausoleum was built for Temur's grandson, Muhammad-Sultan who expected to be his successor, but died too early.
There are tombs of three other Temurid governors : sons and grandson of Temur.