💀 Cursed Places in Samarkand

Shah-i-Zinda (I)

💀💀💀💀 3.6/5 architecture

This article is part of the Hidden Architecture Series “Tentative d’Épuisement” , where we explore the practice of an architectural criticism without...

Masjid-i Bibi Khanum

💀💀💀💀 3.5/5 architecture

Only four massive fragments and a minaret survive of this enormous mosque commissioned by Timur after a victorious campaign in Hindustan. Located near...

Gur-Emir

💀💀💀 3.3/5 architecture

Although known primarily as the burial place of Timur (Tamerlane), Gur-Emir was begun by Timur in 1403 to commemorate the death of his beloved grandso...

Shir Dar

💀💀💀 3.3/5 architecture

In the center of Samarkand is the Registan ensemble, composed of three major examples of a madrasah (religious school). The earliest Registan madra...

Shah-i-Zinda (II)

💀💀💀 3.2/5 architecture

This article is part of the Hidden Architecture Series “Tentative d’Épuisement” , where we explore the practice of an architectural criticism without...