Registan Samarkand

Timurid architectural ensemble.

Overview

Registan Samarkand, using brick and tiles, is a 15th–17th-century public square with three madrasas in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Core Characteristics

• Geometric tilework, domes.
• High minarets, pishtaq.
• Islamic design.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 15th–17th century.
• Religious: Madrasas.
• Timurid Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Known as a noble public square, it defines Uzbek architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Dome (element), Islamic (movement)