Sher-Dor Madrasah by The Ellisons

The Ellisons | all galleries >> Travel & Trips >> UZBEKISTAN > Sher-Dor Madrasah


07-May-2015

Sher-Dor Madrasah

Samarkand

In the 17th century the ruler of Samarkand, Yalangtush Bakhodur, ordered the construction of the Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kori. Construction began in 1619 and took 17 years.
The tiger mosaics on the face of each madrassa are interesting, in that they flout the ban in Islam of the depiction of living beings on religious buildings.

Nikon D300
1/2500s f/5.6 at 27.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

previous | next

Images are best viewed in "original" size. © by The Ellisons: if you wish to use/purchase an image pls contact us through PBase.

danad		31-May-2015 15:07
Superb and unique architecture. V.

Type your message and click Add Comment

It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help	private comment

Type your message and click Add Comment

It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help	private comment