Information About ™Bukhara |
|
Bukhara ('''Bokhara''' in XIX century English, '''Buxoro''' or '''Бухоро''' in ' is frequently used to describe all Jews who come from Central Asia. HISTORY Bukhara has been one of the main centres of Iran ian civilization during its history. Its architecture and archaeological sites form one of the pillars of the Persian history and art. The region of Bukhara was for a long period a part of the Persian Empire . The origin of its inhabitants goes back to the period of Aryan immigration into the region. Iranian Soghdians inhabited the area and some centuries later the Persian language became dominant among them. The Last emir of Bukhara was Muhammad Alim Khan ( 1880 - 1944 ). The historic center of Bukhara has been listed by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites . It contains numerous Mosque s and Madrassa s. A statue of the populist Philosopher and wise man Nasreddin can be found in a central square. It shows him riding his Donkey backwards and grasping its tail, as he is traditionally depicted. The Trans-Caspian Railway was built through the city in the late 19th Century . MAJOR SIGHTS Ismail Samani Mausoleum This mausoleum, one of the most esteemed sights of Central Asian architecture, was built in the 9th century (between 892 and 943 ) as the resting-place of Ismail Samani - the founder of the Samanid Dynasty , the last Persian dynasty to rule in Central Asia, which held the city in the 9th and 10th centuries. Although in the first instance the Samanids were Governors of Khorasan and ''Ma wara'u'n-nahr'' under the suzerainty of the Abbasid Caliphate , the dynasty soon established virtual independence from Baghdad . Lyab-i Khauz Ensemble The Lyab-i Hauz is the title given to the area surrounding one of the few remaining ''''' (1622) ( see picture ) that stand at right angles to each other. Po-i Kalyan Complex '''. The title Po-i-Kalyan (also '''Poi Kalyan'''), which means "The foot of the Great", belongs to the architectural complex located at the foot of the great Minaret Kalyan.
See also a total list of Bukhara sights. BUKHARA IN POETRY AND LITERATURE Being a cultural magnet, Bukhara has long appeared in much local and Persian Literature . Many examples can be sought. ای بخارا شاد باش و دیر زی Oh Bukhara ! Joy to you and live long! شاه زی تو میهمان آید همی Your King comes to you in ceremony. ''--- Rudaki '' NOTABLE PEOPLE BORN IN BUKHARA REFERENCES
VIEWS OF BUKHARA |
Image:Prokudin-Gorskii-19jpg
| "http://wwwseattleluxurycom/encyclopedia/entry/Alim_Khan" class="copylinks">Alim Khan (1880-1944), last emir of Bukhara |
|
Image:bukhara14jpg
| "http://wwwseattleluxurycom/encyclopedia/entry/Samanids" class="copylinks">Samanids mausoleum (between 892 and 943) (photo 2003) |
|