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12-MAY-2009

Shadi Mulk Aka Mausoleum (1372)

This first Timurid structure takes pride of place in Shah-i-Zindah. The inscription 'This is a tomb in which a precious pearl has been lost' describes Tamerlane's beautiful young niece, buried and later joined by his eldest sister Turkham Aka

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/100s f/7.1 at 24.0mm iso400 full exif

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