Bulhara, Abdulla Khan Mosque and Medresa 1588-90 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Bulhara, Uzbekistan
Abdulla Khan Mosque and Medresa
1588-90
Shaybanid

Shaybanid ruler Abdullah Khan II (1556-1598) built the madrasa as a residential theological school, immediately opposite his earlier Madar-i Khan Madrasa (b. 1566-67), thus creating another of Bukhara's typical double madrasa ensembles (kush madrasa).
Built during Bukhara's third and last great construction phase when numerous civic structures such as caravanserais, tims (markets), taks (domed market kiosks), hauz (lakes) and khanqahs (hospices). It is noted for its mastery of architectural form, plan and structure at a period of declining trade, political stability and lack of architectural innovation.
Russian archaeological teams extensively restored the madrasa's exterior tile work in the 1950s. The volute arch and dado of the pishtaq display intricate floral patterns in majolica and are fine examples of contemporary workmanship. Text from Archnet.org



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