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Saroyi Tosh Madrasa

An 18th-century madrasa in the Kukaldosh quarter of central Bukhara, surviving in poor condition.

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About the place

Also known as Tosh Saroy, "stone palace", the madrasa was built in the 18th century under the Ashtarkhanid or Manghit rulers, on Samarkand street in the Kukaldosh quarter. It is on the national heritage list, but the building has survived in very poor condition; a state programme planned its strengthening and repair in 2010. It is mainly seen from outside on a walk near the Lyabi-Hauz.

Why go

  • 18th-century madrasa off the tourist track
  • Close to Lyabi-Hauz
  • Shows the city's layers of building

Sources (4)

  1. 1.Wikidata
  2. 2.en.wikipedia.org
  3. 3.ru.wikipedia.org
  4. 4.uz.wikipedia.org

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