Samarkand: the historic centre
Dome of the mosque at the Tilya-Kori (“Gilded”) Madrasah, dating from 1646–1660. It was a residential college for students, and also played the role of Grand Masjid (mosque). It was commissioned by Yalangtush Bakhodur, the 17th century ruler of Samarkand.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Tue Jun 18, 2013