Samarkand · Madrasah

Registan Square

Samarkand's grand square, framed by three monumental madrasahs covered in blue tilework.

Key facts

Period: 1417–1660

Three madrasahs: Ulugh Beg (1417–1420), Sher-Dor (1619–1636) and Tilya-Kori (1646–1660).
Sher-Dor means 'having lions'; its facade shows lions chasing deer under a sun with a human face.
Part of UNESCO World Heritage 'Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures' (2001).

Information is curated from public historical sources.

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