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Shakhrisyabz
UNESCO
world heritage sites
Ak Saray Palace
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Unfortunately, only parts of its gigantic 65 m gate-towers survive, with blue, white and gold mosaics. Above the entry of the Ak-Saray are big letters saying: "If you challenge our power, look at our buildings!"
Chorsu
The medieval trading construction stands in the central part of Shahrisabz at the intersection of two main streets. Chorsu is a covered market.
Dorus Saodat complex
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The main fassade is a powerful portal with towers, unfortunately only partial contours were survived from it. There is the mausoleum of Jehangir, which is well preserved.
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Ipak Yoli
A Friday mosque built in 1437 by Ulugh Beg in honor of his father Shah Rukh, its name meaning "Blue Dome". Located immediately behind the Kok Gumbaz Mosque is the so-called "House of Meditation", a mausoleum built by Ulugh Beg in 1438 but apparently never used for burials.