17.12.2015

The Samanid mausoleum is one of the Bukhara`s oldest monuments. This world-famous architectural masterpiece was built at the close of the ninth century to house its tomb of Ismail Samani, founder of the Samani Dynasty, as well as his father and grandson.

The Samanids Mausoleum reveals the genius of a plain design. This is seen in its composition and the balanced design of its facades and interiors. It is composed of a semi-spherical dome resting on a cube. All of the facades are identical and marked with three-quarter domed columns on the corners. There is an upper armature and a central entrance with a visible horizontal dividing line.