Bibi-Khanym Mosque (Bibi Khanum Mosque)
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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- Monument in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Visitor information
- Address: MX6H+5PX, Bibikhonim St, Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
- Phone: +998 97 793 46 75
People also ask
What is the story of Bibi-Khanym Mosque?
The Bibi Khanum Mosque was built as a memorial for Saray Mulk Khanum, Tamerlane's wife and the daughter of Chagatai Khan, the dependent ruler Tamerlane put on the throne after his conquest of Transoxiana. Its formal name is Masjid-i Jami or the congregational mosque.
Is Samarkand the oldest city in the world?
Samarkand, which is among the oldest cities in the world with a history dating back 2500 years, has been an important settlement throughout history in terms of politics, economy and culture due to its location at an important junction of the Silk Road.
Did Genghis Khan go to Samarkand?
According to Dupuy, Samarkand had a garrison of reportedly 100,000 men. Genghis Khan reached the city in March 1220 and was joined there by his sons, whose forces had previously completed the capture of Otrar.
Why is Samarkand so famous?
The city is noted as a centre of Islamic scholarly study and the birthplace of the Timurid Renaissance. In the 14th century, Timur made it the capital of his empire and the site of his mausoleum, the Gur-e Amir. The Bibi-Khanym Mosque, rebuilt during the Soviet era, remains one of the city's most notable landmarks.