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Religious educational institution in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Tilya Kori Madrasa
Tillakori madrasasi
Front facade of the madrasa in the foreground
General information
TypeMadrasa
Town or citySamarkand
CountryUzbekistan
Coordinates39°39′21″N 66°58′30″E / 39.65583°N 66.97500°E / 39.65583; 66.97500
Inaugurated1646-1660

The Tilya Kori Madrasa (Uzbek: Tillakori madrasasi), also known as Tila-Kori Madrasa, is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.

Background

It is the youngest monument in the monumental ensemble of Registan, which is formed by the Ulug Begue and Sher-Dor and Tilyakori madrasas. It was built between 1646 and 1660, ten years after the construction of the Sher-Dor Madrasa.Tilya Kori Madrasa is one of the finest examples of Persian Architecture. The madrasa was not only used for the education of students but was also one of the most important mosques for a long time.

References

  1. "Ulugh Beg Madrasa of Samarkand, Uzbekistan". Asian Historical Architecture. www.orientalarchitecture.com. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  2. Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures. UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List (whc.unesco.org). in English; in French; in Spanish. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  3. "Madrasah-i Ulugh Beg (Samarkand)". archnet.org. ArchNet: Islamic Architecture Community. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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