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Matto
August 26, 2023
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The Shahi-Zinda complex includes more than 20 buildings. The ensemble is divided into three groups: lower, middle and upper. The top group consists of three mausoleums. The earliest of them is the Hoja Ahmad Mausoleum.
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Gaddo
August 21, 2025
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This monumental necropolis in Samarkand is truly worth a visit for its stunning collection of richly decorated mausoleums. Each structure showcases the finest Timurid architecture, making Shash-i Zoda a unique and unforgettable stop for history and culture lovers.
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