10 Amazing Things to Know About Gur-e Amir , Samarkand Uzbekistan

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Gur-e Amir is the final resting place of Amir Timur, commonly known as Tamerlane.

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The mausoleum has became the family tomb for the Timurid dynasty.

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Gur-e Amir is considered a masterpiece of Central Asian Islamic architecture.

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The architectural style of Gur-e Amir had a profound influence on Mughal architecture.

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Tamerlane's grandson, Ulugh Beg, who was a renowned astronomer and mathematician, undertook renovations to the mausoleum.

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The tiles add to the mausoleum's grandeur.

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The interior of Gur-e Amir features richly decorated walls with inscriptions from the Quran and other Islamic designs.

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In addition to Tamerlane, Gur-e Amir houses the graves of his sons, including Shah Rukh and Miran Shah, as well as his grandsons, Ulugh Beg and Muhammad Sultan.

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Gur-e Amir, along with the historic center of Samarkand, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Today, Gur-e Amir is a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors who are interested in exploring the history of the Timurid dynasty.

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