Holy Shrines are An Important Part of The Historical Topography of The City of Bukhara

Authors

  • Jurayeva Nafisa Olimovna Assistant Professor of Bukhara State University, Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v7i2.1313

Keywords:

topography, spirituality, society, community, architecture, cemetery, mausoleum, shrine, education, development, rabat, guzar

Abstract

This article discusses various aspects related to the formation of Bukhara, including its urban composition, arch and rabad structures typical of medieval cities, the development of guzars, and the historical topography of sacred shrines. It also analyzes the involvement of these holy shrines in the establishment of guzars, their spatial relationships, and their evolution as crucial elements in the historical topography of Bukhara.

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Published

2026-03-26

How to Cite

Olimovna, J. N. . (2026). Holy Shrines are An Important Part of The Historical Topography of The City of Bukhara. Central Asian Journal of Social Sciences and History, 7(2), 159–164. https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v7i2.1313

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