Mausoleum of Sayf al -Din Bokharzi

The marvelous subtlety of medieval masterpiece

Mausoleum of Sayf al -Din Bokharzi was built in XIV in Bukhara in honor of merited Sheikh, poet and theologian. Throughout its history mausoleum underwent several reorganizations and restoration. Today it is presented not in the best shape, but one look is enough to immediately feel the age of the building. Time has not spared the mausoleum.

Mausoleum of Sayf al -Din Bokharzi is a vivid illustration of innovative approach of Bukhara masters, their tireless search for new. This is especially evident in the transition from the square base in the dome field to stalactite sails in areas of transition from a square to an octagonal form.

It is also innovative being a masterpiece that reflects the traditions and cultural peculiarity that reflected with cut little windows that let through smooth soft light.

If neither inside nor outside the building there is no decoration, it is more than covered by rich decorative elements of the monument - a sumptuous tomb standing indoors.

This tombstone is decorated with intertwining floral ornament of marvelous subtlety. And Arabic inscriptions make this masterpiece one of the examples of medieval carvings. Peopletravel company will help you to choose the tour to Uzbekistan.