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Saroyi Tosh Madrasa
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Samarkand Gate, Bukhara
A rebuilt gate in the north-east of Bukhara's old city wall, first raised in the 16th century, pulled down in 1939 and reconstructed in recent years.
Ensembles16th century; rebuilt 2009–2012
About the place
The gate was first built in the second half of the 16th century under Abdullah Khan II, on the north-east side of the city wall, and took its name from the road to Samarkand. In May 1939 the Soviet authorities demolished it, with the wall next to it, as an obstacle to traffic.
It was rebuilt on its old site around 2009–2012 and is one of four of Bukhara's eleven historic gates to have been reconstructed. It stands on Abu Ali ibn Sino Avenue.
Why go
- One of four rebuilt gates of old Bukhara
- On the line of the historic city wall
- A reminder of the road to Samarkand
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