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Registan Square and Its Madrasahs
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- Historical Background
- Registan Square was used for public executions from 15th to early 20th centuries
- Square was named after sand used to absorb blood
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001
- Madrasahs
- Ulugbek Madrasah built 1417-1420 by Tamerlane's grandson Ulugbek
- Sher-Dor Madrasah built 1619-1635/36 with unique lion-sun mosaic motif
- Tilla-Qori Madrasah completed 1660 as both madrasah and Friday prayer mosque
- Architectural Features
- All madrasahs feature tile mosaics, stone carvings and gilt ceilings
- Ulugbek Madrasah had 34.7-meter-high pishtaq portal with blue glazed tiles
- Sher-Dor Madrasah has unique semi-spherical ceilings and ribbed domes
- Tilla-Qori Madrasah houses Registan restoration museum
- Modern Usage
- Square hosts festivals, holidays and shows
- Madrasahs fully restored and open to visitors
- Nearby buildings include Shaybanid Mausoleum and Chorsu Trading Dome