Mausoleum of Ismail Samani in Samarkand, 9th century. Artist: Unknown

Mausoleum of Ismail Samani in Samarkand, 9th century. Artist: Unknown

2-605-379 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Mausoleum of Ismail Samani (reigned 892-907) in Samarkand, built of baked brick. This was the tomb of members of the Samani dynasty. Built in Soghdian tradition, it is the oldest buuilding in central Asia from the Mongol era, 9th century.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
  2. Ismail Samani: :

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Uzbekistan Samarqand Samarkand

  1. 39 39 15 N , 066 57 35 E

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Islam


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3422x5161
File Size : 51,742kb


Aliases

  1. MAGZ30
  1. 7D
  1. 0370003463
  1. 2-605-379
  1. 2605379

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