Cannabaceae

Sher-Dor Madrasa
Sherdor madrasasi
Front facade of the madrasa in the foreground
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General information
TypeMadrasa
Town or citySamarkand
CountryUzbekistan
Coordinates39°39′18″N 66°58′35″E / 39.65500°N 66.97639°E / 39.65500; 66.97639
Inaugurated1619–1636
Part of the World Heritage site "Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures"

The Sher-Dor Madrasa (Uzbek:Sherdor madrasasi, meaning “with lions”) is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.[1]

Together with the Ulug Begue and Tillakori madrassas, it forms the monumental ensemble of Registan, the ancient heart of the city.[2] The building is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Samarkand and is known for its profuse tile decoration and polychrome plant-themed paintings.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures. UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List (whc.unesco.org). in English; in French; in Spanish. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Ulugh Beg Madrasa of Samarkand, Uzbekistan". Asian Historical Architecture. www.orientalarchitecture.com. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Madrasah-i Ulugh Beg (Samarkand)". archnet.org. ArchNet: Islamic Architecture Community. Retrieved 19 November 2020.


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