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Shayhantaur Ensemble All About Uzbekistan
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Shayhantaur Ensemble
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At the
beginning of 13th century on the
eve of Mongolian conquest
Tashkent oasis was destroyed by
Khorezm-shah Muhammad. In 14-15
centuries the city again obtain
it’s meaning as trade and
cultural center in the structure
of power of Temur and Temurids.
The city afresh built up and
expanded to the south and east,
behind its walls complex of
cultural constructions near
respected grave of Havendi Tahur
sheikh (Shayhantaur ensemble,
situated on the Navoy avenue)
begin to develop. The cult of
sheikh was praised by his
offspring Hoja Ahrar, who was
head of priesthood in the
government of Timurids from
second half of 15th century. In
15th century was built mausoleum
of Havendi Tahur sheikh, the
basis of planning for which is
longitudinal axis two chamber
mausoleum complex, typical for
Central Asia of the end of 15th
century. Present monument raised
in 18-19 centuries on the
foundation of mentioned monument
of 15th century, with prior
planning. Mausoleum is build
from burnt bricks; its sizes are
16.2×9m, room-6×6 and 4.1× 4.1
m, height of cupola of
ziarathona-12.8 m. |
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