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Kalan Minaret

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The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. The minaret, designed by Bako, was built on an earlier existing structure called Kalyan by the Qarakhanid ruler Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127 to summon Muslims to prayer five times a day. Kalan Minaret is situated 3½ km north of Turon.

Samanid Mausoleum

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The Samanid Mausoleum is a mausoleum located in the northwestern part of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, just outside its historic center. It was built in the 10th century CE as the resting place of the powerful and influential Islamic Samanid dynasty that ruled the Samanid Empire from approximately 900 to 1000. Samanid Mausoleum is situated 4 km northwest of Turon.

Bukhara Mosque

Mosque

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The Bukhara Mosque is a historical monument in Bukhara. It is one of the mosques built for praying during Eid festivals. It was built behind the gate of the prayer hall in the southern part of Bukhara by Shams al-Mulk, who ruled Bukhara under the Kara-Khanid dynasty, in the 11th century. Bukhara Mosque is situated 2 km northwest of Turon.

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Bukhara

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Bukhara is a city historically astride the Silk Road in the Samarkand through Bukhara region of Uzbekistan. It has a wealth of architecture and culture and is a must-see destination on any tour of this region.

Medrese Kosh

Locality

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Medrese Kosh is a locality, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Turon.

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