CENTRAL ASIA: SAMARKAND 2018: Gur Emir, Samarkand

Gur Emir is the Mausoleum of Tamurlane, the Tomb of the Ruler. Actually built in 1401 by his grandson Mohammad Sultan, this mausoleum also contains the remains of Tamuralane's spritual teacher and several other family members, including Ulug Beg. Tamurlane's tombstone is actually a massive slab of jade, but these are infact only cenotaphs matching the layout of the actual graves which lie immediately below ina vaulted crypt. It is a powerful place!
Gur Emir, Samarkand

Gur Emir is the Mausoleum of Tamurlane, the Tomb of the Ruler. Actually built in 1401 by his grandson Mohammad Sultan, this mausoleum also contains the remains of Tamuralane's spritual teacher and several other family members, including Ulug Beg. Tamurlane's tombstone is actually a massive slab of jade, but these are infact only cenotaphs matching the layout of the actual graves which lie immediately below ina vaulted crypt. It is a powerful place!