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Shahrisabz · Fortress & palace

Ak-Saray Palace

The ruined summer palace of Timur, whose colossal gate towers still awe visitors.

Key facts

Period: 1380–1404

  • Construction began in 1380 in Timur's birthplace of Shahrisabz.
  • Only parts of the huge entrance portal survive.

Information is curated from public historical sources.

Location

39.0581, 66.8336

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