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Руины мавзолея Кутби Чахардахум

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Samarkand, Kuksaray Square

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Level 22 Local Expert
November 28, 2024
The former palace of Timur. It was used by himself, there is information that Ulugbek also used it. On the Kuktash stone (displayed in the courtyard of the Gur-Emir mausoleum), the coronations of the emirs of Bukhara took place in the palace until 1861. It fell into disrepair at the beginning of the XVIII century. It was partially restored, the view of the gate was preserved in Vereshchagin's painting. Wiki further writes that the authorities of the Russian Empire decided to destroy it. Well, they destroyed it. And the guide told a more plausible story. During the mutiny against the Russians, the rebels took refuge in the palace and the governor, in order not to lose soldiers during the assault, shot the palace with guns. Then they found English weapons in the basements. The Englishwoman was stroking... However, it was a time of Great Play, who understands....
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April 7
It's a nice place to walk. In March, there is a large blooming garden. But the main thing is the excellent Cook-Sarai hotel, where we spent 4 days with great pleasure.
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Level 20 Local Expert
April 22
The place is significant and historical, only the foundation remains. It is a pity that the hokamiyat of the city (administration), which is nearby, is not at all interesting to designate it, many pass by
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