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Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0Bukhara · Fortress & palace
Ark of Bukhara
A massive fortress that served as the residence of Bukhara's rulers for centuries.
Key facts
Period: Ancient – 1920
- Served as the rulers' residence until the Red Army took Bukhara in 1920.
- The fortress contains a mosque, a throne hall and former royal quarters.
Information is curated from public historical sources.
Location
39.7783, 64.4131
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