Place to see: Tamerlane's Tomb, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
View Through the Gate of Tamerlane's Tomb
The gate leads to the beautiful garden. The dome tops a mausoleum, but Tamerlane is actually buried in the crypt below.
About this place:
Tamerlane's tomb, the Gur-e Amir (tomb of the king), is one of several interesting sights in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is topped by a beautiful green dome, and surrounded by restful gardens. Tamerlane, also known as Timur, was a great conqueror of the 14th Century.
Samarkand, UZ
Discovered by Anselmo Lastra
on 3 January 2008.
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