Ismaïl Samani mausoleum - Boukhara

This building is THE architectural masterpiece of Central Asia, also called the "Pearl of Orient". Built during the 10th century. At this times, Bukhrara was the most important cultural center of Central Asia


This picture was published in the following book :
Histoire en action : manuel de l'élève I. Pour les élèves du niveau secondaire de France Lord
Groupe Modulo, 2005 - ISBN 2-89113-986-0. p.192
Photos publiées - Published Pictures

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