Place to see: Tamerlane's Tomb, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Courtyard

Courtyard

The front of Tamerlane's Tomb.

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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