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"Gur Amir" the mausoleum of Amir Temur in Samarqand

This is the mausoleum of the greatest conqueror of Central Asia, Amir Temur. The building was built up in the 14th century before the death of Amir by his decree. Legend tells that Temur always wanted to be with the parents after his death in Shahrisabz, however after the death his children tried to split out all country (25 countries), and in shorten time he was graved to the Samarqand, capital of his goverenment.

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Date Taken: 06.2021
Date Uploaded: 10.2021
Photo Location: Samarqand, Uzbekistan
Copyright: © Faizulla Saitnabiyev