Uzbekistan, Samarkand, A minaret and dome of Sher Dor Madrasah, also known as Shir Dor Madrasah, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Samarkand, A dome of Sher Dor Madrasah, also known as Shir Dor Madrasah, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Rumi, Ulugh Beg, Jamshed, Khavofi and Kushchi statue, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, also known as Ulugbek Madrasah, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square.

Skyline showing Bibi Khanym Mosque in Registan square built by Timur.

Shir Dor Madrassah detail of the decorated arch dome and tower of the Muslim college partially cast in shadow