Ark Fortress, Bukhara
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. In addition to being a military structure, the Ark encompassed what was essentially a town that, during much of the fortress' history, was inhabited by the various royal courts that held sway over the region surrounding Bukhara. The Ark was used as a fortress until it fell to Russiain 1920. Currently, the Ark is a tourist attraction and houses museums covering its history.
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The Top Sights in Bukhara
- Abdullazizkhan Madrasah
- Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum
- Bolo-Khauz Complex
- Ceramics workshop in Gijduvan
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
- Chor-Bakr Necropolis in Bukhara
- Chor-Minor Madrasah
- Djami Mosque
- Ensemble of Khoja-Gaukushon
- Fayzabad Khanqah
- Kalyan Minaret
- Kalyan Mosque
- Khanqah of Khoja Zaynuddin
- Kosh-Madrasah
- Kukeldash Madrassah
- Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble
- Magoki-Attori Mosque
- Mausoleum of Imam Abu Khafs Kabir
- Medieval Baths of Bukhara
- Miri-Arab Madrasah
- Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah
- Poi-Kalyan Ensemble
- Registan Square
- Samanids Mausoleum
- Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa in Bukhara
- Trading domes of Bukhara
- Ulugbek Madrasah
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