Urganchxona

Urganchxona is a hamlet in , . Urganchxona is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Samanid Mausoleum and Kalan Minaret.

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The is a mausoleum located in the northwestern part of , , 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.

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The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the complex in , 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. is situated 3½ km east of Urganchxona.

Historic building
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Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is located near the Samani Mausoleum, in , . Its name means Job's well, due to the legend in which Job visited this place and made a well by striking the ground with his staff. is situated 2½ km northeast of Urganchxona.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Medrese Kosh and Bukhara.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Urganchxona.

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

Urganchxona

Latitude
39.76426° or 39° 45′ 51″ north
Longitude
64.37834° or 64° 22′ 42″ east
Open location code
8JF6Q97H+P8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 769110808
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
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In Other Languages

“Urganchxona” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Урганчхона”

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