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Shakhi Zinda
Why locals love it
At the southern extremity of Afrasiab, in the middle of an immense cemetery, is the ensemble of Chakhi Zinda. This ensemble once led to the gates of the ancient city.The ensemble is one of the best historical and architectural monuments of Samarkand.The name of Chakhi Zinda (living King) is linked with the tomb of Coussam ibn Abbass, Muslim mission
Why you should visit it
The necropolis of "Living King" is built in the eleventh century, the twelfth century, many tombs and mausoleums are built near the mausoleum of the saint and the great mosque Coussamiya. This mosque is erected by Tamg'ach Bakhodour, the king of the karakhanids. The Mongols destroyed the ancient city of Samarkand with the exception of the tomb of C
Special tip
very intereting place
Shakhi Zinda
Mausoleum of Kusam Ibn AbbasMon-Su: 08:00-19:00