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Ota Valikhan Tura Mosque

Early 20th-century mosque in Namangan by the master builder Mulla Qirgʻiz, crowned by a dome 13.9 m across and ringed by 11 domed cells.

EnsemblesEarly 20th century

About the place

The Ota Valikhan Tura mosque in Namangan was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the local master builder Mulla Qirgʻiz, who is also known for other buildings in the city. It is a striking example of Fergana Valley architecture from the last years before the Soviet period.

Its main hall is covered by a large dome 13.9 metres in diameter, and eleven cells with low domes of the type known as balkhi are arranged around it. The brickwork and proportions are the main things to see. Allow about twenty-five minutes, and visit outside prayer times.

Why go

  • Dome 13.9 m across
  • Eleven balkhi-domed cells
  • Work of master Mulla Qirgʻiz

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