Sher-Dor Madrasah minaret by The Ellisons

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07-May-2015

Sher-Dor Madrasah minaret

Samarkand

In the 17th century the ruler of Samarkand, Yalangtush Bakhodur, ordered the construction of the Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kori. Construction began in 1619 and took 17 years.
The tiger mosaics on the face of each madrassa are interesting, in that they flout the ban in Islam of the depiction of living beings on religious buildings.

Nikon D300
1/2500s f/5.6 at 200.0mm iso400 full exif

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John Hamers		31-May-2015 17:40
Fraaie opname van deze met veel details en mooie kleuren voorziene minaret !!V

dirkpiet		30-May-2015 11:56
ah you bribed the guard to get unto the minnaret :) (so did I) great picture !

Helen Betts		24-May-2015 17:21
Fascinating architecture and interesting information as well. And of course, and excellent capture!

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