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Tim of Abdullah Khan

A covered trading hall from the 1570s between the domes, once used by silk and wool traders, now home to carpet and textile sellers.

BazaarsUNESCO World Heritage16th centuryAbout 15 minutes to see

About the place

A tim is a closed market hall rather than a domed crossroads. This one was built under Abdullah Khan II, the Shaybanid ruler who financed much of the city's building in the late 16th century. It has a central domed hall and rows of shops along corridors, lit through openings in the roof, which keep it cool.

Carpet dealers use much of the space today. It is a calm place to look at rugs, and sellers are used to visitors who only want to look.

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  1. 1.Wikidata

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