About Ismail Samanid Mausoleum

Ismail Samanid Mausoleum

The Samanid Mausoleum sits just outside the Bukhara Historic Urban Center in the park. This piece of artwork is considered to be the most exclusive Persian architecture of 9th and 10th century. It rests with the remains of family members of the Samanid Dynasty.It was built as a resting place of Ismail Samani- one of the most influential Emirs of the Samanid Dynasty. It stands with the most modern architecture made up of bricks and mud. Samanid Mauseloum is one of the oldest artefacts of the heritage of this region. It is the only monument that survived the strict orthodox laws of not constructing mausoleums over burial places. It had also survived the Genghis Khan attack as it had been buried in mud. Post the attacks, it was rediscovered in 1937 by Soviet archaeologist V.A.Shishkin. It took 2 years to excavate the mausoleum.This shrine has sacred value according to the locals. They request their concerns to a mullah sitting behind the shrine. In return, he answers maintaining the secrecy of the petitioner.

Must See

  • One of the most treasured works in Central Asian architecture
  • Has a lovely park around it to relax
  • Exclusive Persian craftsmanship
  • Zoroastrian and Islamic motifs

How to reach

Walk

5 km from A-380

1 hr 2 min via Ulitsa Bakhauddina Nakshbandi

1 hr 4 min via Khodja Nurobobod St and Ulitsa Bakhauddina Nakshbandi

Car

6.2 kms from Sherbudin Wedding Center

15 min drive via Sulaymon Murodov St

15 min via A-380

17 min via Ulitsa Bakhauddina Nakshbandi

Tips

  • Locals are warm and willing to help
  • Avoid visiting in noon hours as it gets hot in summers
  • Do carry your water to keep you hydrated
  • Wear comfortable shoes if you choose to walk
  • A shortstop to view the exclusivity of the architecture of as long back as the 9th and 10th century
  • Decent and comfortable clothing is recommended

Visit Time

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

 

 

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

5.5 US $ per person

OR

384.17 SOM per person

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 3.99°C

 

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