President inspects restoration work at the Kosh-Madrasah ensemble
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Kosh-Madrasah architectural ensemble in Bukhara.
The Abdullakhan Madrasah is one of the unique monuments of 16th-century Uzbek architecture. It was built in 1588-1590 at the initiative of Abdullakhan II, an outstanding military commander and statesman who ruled the Bukhara Khanate under the Shaybanid dynasty.
The madrasah’s layout and interior structure differ from those of traditional Bukhara madrasahs and feature complex engineering solutions. The main entrance faces south and is decorated with geometric mosaics of blue ceramic tiles and glazed decorative elements.
In the 16th century, the madrasah was one of the largest and most prestigious centers of higher education and science in Mawarannahr. Students studied both religious and secular disciplines here. In particular, along with the Quran, Tafsir, Hadith studies, Fiqh, and theology, Arabic language and literature, logic, philosophy, mathematics, geometry, and medicine were taught in depth.
The Modarikhan Madrasah, built by Abdullakhan II in 1566-1567 in honor of his mother, is located in the southern part of the ensemble. The two madrasahs face each other along the same axis.
The Kosh-Madrasah architectural ensemble underwent partial restoration in 2023-2024 as part of a project worth 6 billion UZS. Today, the ensemble receives about 1 million tourists annually.
The Head of State was presented with plans for the further restoration of the Kosh-Madrasah architectural ensemble.
The President instructed officials to improve conditions for tourists.
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