Samarkand: towards the outskirts
The mausoleum of Bibi-Khanym (Bibi Xonum), the oldest wife of Timur, after whom the huge mosque across the street is named. It used to be part of a large madrasah, but was destroyed during the invasion of Shah Nadir in 1740.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Sun Jun 16, 2013