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07-May-2015

Sher-Dor Madrasah (light show at Registan Square)

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.

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danad02-Jun-2015 08:11
Beautiful architecture once again ! V.
Dave Berry02-Jun-2015 01:48
Wow! Beautiful night shot. V
Helen Betts01-Jun-2015 21:26
A beautiful building, and downright spectacular in that light. Excellent capture!
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