Sacred Place

Lyab-i Hauz Complex

Place type: Sacred Place
Elevation: 234 m

Field notes

The field account

Lyab-i Hauz is a real treasure of Bukhara - there is a whole architectural ensemble consisting of a mosque, a madrassah and a monument in honor of Khoja Nasreddin - a favorite character of eastern folklore. The area is surrounded by a beautiful clean pond with a fountain. It was Lyab-i Hauz that became a favorite place for various mass celebrations and holidays in Bukhara.

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Where it sits

Visual field notes