Shayhantaur Ensemble, Tashkent
At the beginning of 13th century
on the eve of Mongolian conquest Tashkent oasis was
destroyed by Khorezm-shah Muhammad. In 14-15 centuries
the city again obtain it’s meaning as trade
and cultural center in the structure of power of Temur
and Temurids. The city afresh built up and expanded
to the south and east, behind its walls complex of
cultural constructions near respected grave of Havendi
Tahur sheikh (Shayhantaur ensemble, situated on the
Navoy avenue) begin to develop.
The cult of sheikh was praised by his offspring Hoja
Ahrar, who was head of priesthood in the government
of Timurids from second half of 15th century. In 15th
century was built mausoleum of Havendi Tahur sheikh,
the basis of planning for which is longitudinal axis
two chamber mausoleum complex, typical for Central
Asia of the end of 15th century. Present monument
raised in 18-19 centuries on the foundation of mentioned
monument of 15th century, with prior planning. Mausoleum
is build from burnt bricks; its sizes are 16.2×9m,
room-6×6 and 4.1× 4.1 m, height of cupola
of ziarathona-12.8 m.
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