Samarkand

Samarkand

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Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum

The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is the magnificent resting place of Timur. Built in the early 15th century, its turquoise dome and rich interior decoration influenced later Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal, and remain a masterpiece of Central…