shahi-zinda necropoiis, 11-15th century

ancient architecture art asia beg blue calligraphy central cultural decoration dome gureamir heritage history islamic landmark madrasah maqam mausoleum minaret mosaic mughal necropolis pilgrimage registan religious road sacred samarkand shahizinda shrine silk spiritual sufi tamerlane tiles tilework timur timurid tomb turquoise ulugh unesco uzbekistan world ziyarat