Namazgokh Mosque, Bukhara

The Namazgokh Mosque in southern Bukhara was built by Arslan-khan III in the 12th Century. It was only used for worships twice a year on religious holidays. Subsequently the building had to be rebuilt in the 14th Century and again in the 16th Century.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Geoffrey Krause.

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Sight Name: Namazgokh Mosque
Sight Location: Bukhara, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Bukhara)
Sight Type: Religious

Walking Tours in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

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