The remains of Amir Temur, the great ruler and conqueror, as well as his male descendants, rest in the Guri Amir Mausoleum.
The construction began in 1403 by order of Amir Temur for his beloved grandson Muhammad Sultan Mirza who died during one of the military campaigns in Asia Minor.
In 1404, Temur went on a military campaign against China, the dream of his life. However, in February 1405, he died of pneumonia in Otrar. His body was quickly transported to Samarkand and buried in the mausoleum.
Since then, the mausoleum has been called Guri Amir (“Tomb of the ruler”).
Guri Amir strikes with its splendor and grandeur. Some researchers even believe that the legendary Taj Mahal in India was inspired by the architecture of this mausoleum. The best Eastern masters carefully selected by Amir Temur himself decorated the mausoleum’s interior.
During its long history, the Guri Amir Mausoleum has acquired many legends. For example, people believe that a jade slab over the burial place of Temur can bring misfortune to those who visit this tomb with unclean thoughts in mind.
The tomb of the Great Conqueror attracts his admirers and oriental architecture fans all year round.
The construction began in 1403 by order of Amir Temur for his beloved grandson Muhammad Sultan Mirza who died during one of the military campaigns in Asia Minor.
In 1404, Temur went on a military campaign against China, the dream of his life. However, in February 1405, he died of pneumonia in Otrar. His body was quickly transported to Samarkand and buried in the mausoleum.
Since then, the mausoleum has been called Guri Amir (“Tomb of the ruler”).
Guri Amir strikes with its splendor and grandeur. Some researchers even believe that the legendary Taj Mahal in India was inspired by the architecture of this mausoleum. The best Eastern masters carefully selected by Amir Temur himself decorated the mausoleum’s interior.
During its long history, the Guri Amir Mausoleum has acquired many legends. For example, people believe that a jade slab over the burial place of Temur can bring misfortune to those who visit this tomb with unclean thoughts in mind.
The tomb of the Great Conqueror attracts his admirers and oriental architecture fans all year round.