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Ornamental Gardens ~ Ar<hed Portals
These have replaced the
singl~story buildings that
once stood in this area.
~ Ulug Beg Medresa
Tile Work:
The brilliant glazed tiles of
vine scrolls and flowers in
a polych romy of gold leaf
and lapis lazuli is typical of
Timurid decoration.
The Sher Dor Medresa's
marvelous courtyard contains
large iwans (arched portals)
that are covered with
spectacular tile work.
Registan Square A
A vast space at
the heart of the city,
the Regi stan, meaning
a "sandy place," is
the most famous site
in Sa markand.
Sher Dor Medresa A
The impressive tile
work on the pishtaq
(porch) depicts two
lions stalking gazelles.
Behind each lion is a ~~~~:ilj
Sun portrayed with
a human face.
Minarets
These feature flared
tops from which the
muezzin ca lied the
people to prayer.
~ Sher Dor Medresa
~ Regis tan Square
A Ulug Beg Medresa Tile Work:
Ablutions pool
v Tilla Kari Medresa v Ar<hed Portals