| Tilya Kori Madrasa | |
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Tillakori madrasasi | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Madrasa |
| Town or city | Samarkand |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Coordinates | 39°39′21″N 66°58′30″E / 39.65583°N 66.97500°E |
| Inaugurated | 1646-1660 |
| Part of the World Heritage site "Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures" | |
The Tilya Kori Madrasa (Uzbek: Tillakori madrasasi), also known as Tila-Kori Madrasa,[1] is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.[2]
Background
It is the youngest monument in the monumental ensemble of Registan, which is formed by the Ulug Begue and Sher-Dor and Tilyakori madrasas.[3] It was built between 1646 and 1660, ten years after the construction of the Sher-Dor Madrasa.Tilya Kori Madrasa is one of the finest examples of Persian Architecture. The madrasa was not only used for the education of students but was also one of the most important mosques for a long time.
References
- ^ "Ulugh Beg Madrasa of Samarkand, Uzbekistan". Asian Historical Architecture. www.orientalarchitecture.com. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures. UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List (whc.unesco.org). in English; in French; in Spanish. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Madrasah-i Ulugh Beg (Samarkand)". archnet.org. ArchNet: Islamic Architecture Community. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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