
Magoki Attari Mosque

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This unique mosque is located in Bukhara and was constructed in XII-XVI. Intra-district mosque associated with the medieval market center of Bukhara. The main facade has asymmetrically positioned portal on which there are major architectural decoration.
Original foundations of the portal arch, where a rectangular frame mounted quarter- serried columns, are a relic of the early medieval architecture corrugations.
In the decoration of the portal applied and patterned brickwork sets that were embossed with filling girihi carved terracotta tiles and framed entrance arch.
The oldest surviving mosque of Bukhara Magoki - Attari is located downtown near Lyabi Hauz complex. In medieval near the southern gate is situated a center of fire-worshiper temple.
Arabs, capturing Bukhara, founded on the site of the temple is one of the first mosques. In the beginning of last century under layers of soil was discovered a south portal of the mosque with unique ornamental brickwork and carved ornaments ancient glazed pottery. This portal of XII century is considered one of the masterpieces of Bukhara architecture. If you come to visit Uzbekistan you can see many unique and rare buildings.
It was decorated with carved stucco and paintings. The main features of this mosque that differ it from other religious building of Medieval are asymmetrical type of construction and decoration that was inherited from Zoroastrian culture.
Among the numerous specimens preserved in Bukhara, definitely is worth getting acquainted with is Magoki Attari Mosque.
Other Sightseeing Opportunities in Bukhara
Karakul reserve
Mausoleum of the Samanids
Dzheiran reserve
Caravan Serai Nougat
Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble: another great Ensemble of sightseeing in Bukhara
Bakhauddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum
Vabkent minaret
Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara
Khodja Zaynutdin Complex
Gijduvan. The center of ceramic heritage of uzbekistan
Varaksha. The place where emanates the East
Ancient city of Vardanzi. Oriental spirit of the Early Medieval
Paikend. The mysticism of the ancient Zoroastrian settlement
Shafirkan. The place that shift every visitor to Medieval tale
Kalyan Minaret
Sitorai mohi hosa. The corner of Eden on the Earth
Talipach Gate. Reminder of bygone times
Bolo-Hauz. Bewitching carvings of national architecture
Mausoleum of Sayf al-Din Bokharzi. The marvelous subtlety of medieval masterpiece
Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah
The madrassa Mir-Arab
The ancient Ark fortress
Chor-Minor Madrasah
Emir-Alim-Khan Madrasah
Abdulaziz Madrasah
Khalif Hudoydod complex
Chashma Ayub
Abdalhalik Al Gijduvani complex
Zindan (underground prison)
Sayyid Amir Kula tomb
Kurpa Mosque
Central bazaar of Bukhara
Buyan Kuli Khan Mausoleum
Ustrushana
Burial of Sheih Akhbor Vali
Thumbnail art of Bukhara
Bukhara carpets
Intangible heritage of Bukhara
Kukeldash madrasah
Chor-Bakr Ensemble
Kosh-Madrasah Ensemble
Ensemble of Khoja Gaukushon in Bukhara
Djami Mosque
Kalyan Mosque
Fayzulla Khodjaev Museum
Mosque Fayzabad Khanqah
Poi-Kalyan Ensemble
Mausoleum of imam Abu Khafs Kabir
Bukhara State Museum
Baths-khammam in Bukhara
Isteza Madrasah in Bukhara
Registan square in Bukhara
Bukhara gold embroidery factory
Khoja Nasreddin monument in Bukhara
Kiz Bibi complex
Bukhara Water Tower
Synagogue in Bukhara
Abu Ali Ibn Sino Memorial Museum near Bukhara
Mullo Tursunjon Madrasah in Bukhara
Goziyon madrasah in Bukhara
Trading domes of Bukhara
Kuleta Caravanserai in Bukhara
Balyand Mosque in Bukhara
Cities of Uzbekistan and Tours
Cities of Uzbekistan
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Samarkand
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Bukhara
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Tashkent
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench
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Cities of Uzbekistan
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Samarkand
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Bukhara
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Tashkent
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench