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Bibi Xonim Mosque

Bibi Xonim Mosque

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Bibi Xonim Mosque

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Location: Uzbekistan

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April 20, 2024

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The Mosque of Bibi Khanum is one of the most important sights in Samarkand. In the 15th century it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. By the middle of the 20th century only a magnificent ruin remained, but significant parts of the mosque have since been restored (Wikipedia).

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August 21, 2025

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Bibi Chan (Bibi-Khanym Mosque) is one of the largest and most awe-inspiring mosques in Central Asia. Commissioned by the legendary conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) after his Indian campaign in 1399, the …

September 3, 2026

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From the Registan, to the north, the Bibi Khanym Madrasah and Mosque dominates the scene: such a gigantic height is rarely seen! The entrance portal (Pishtak) of the Bibi Khanym Mosque reaches about 35m high (that's two townhouses stacked on top of each other!), the (dilapidated) main dome even reaches 40–41m! One can hardly grasp these dimensions; everything else is practically invisible. Nothing was big enough for Amir Timur; during construction, he had things torn down and rebuilt bigger, more gigantic, more beautiful.
Opposite it, the Bibi Khanym Mausoleum stands out against the sky,

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Registan Square – Bibi Xonim Mosque loop from Samarkand

4.53km

01:11

30m

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bibi Khanym Mausoleum – Registan Square loop from Samarkand

7.43km

01:57

60m

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#3.

Registan Square – Bibi Xonim Mosque loop from Samarkand

13.2km

03:26

90m

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 710 m

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Location: Uzbekistan

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