🕌 Registan (Samarkand)
Uzbekistan
About This Sacred Site
The Registan in Samarkand is one of the most spectacular public squares in the Islamic world, framed by three grand madrasas (Islamic schools) with soaring portals, minarets, and dazzling tilework. The Ulugh Beg Madrasa (1420), the Sher-Dor Madrasa (1636), and the Tilya-Kori Madrasa (1660) create an ensemble of monumental architecture that represents the zenith of Central Asian Islamic art. The square was the heart of the Timurid Empire under Tamerlane and his successors, serving as a center of learning and worship.
Key Facts
- •Three madrasas spanning the 15th to 17th centuries
- •The Ulugh Beg Madrasa was one of the best Islamic universities
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Samarkand
- •The Sher-Dor Madrasa features rare figural depictions on its facade
- •The Tilya-Kori Madrasa's interior is covered in gold leaf
Location
Coordinates: 39.6547, 66.9758
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