Timurid

Central Asian architecture from 1370–1507.

Overview

Timurid architecture, using brick and tilework, featured grand domes and intricate mosaics in Islamic designs.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate tilework and domes.
• Symmetrical layouts.
• Religious and civic focus.

Notable Examples

• Gur-e-Amir (Uzbekistan, 1404, tiled mausoleum).
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque (Uzbekistan, 1400, brick structure).

Architectural Connections

• Religious: Mosques and mausoleums.
• Central Asian: Regional prominence.
• Islamic Architecture: Cultural influence.

Influence and Legacy

Timurid architecture influenced Mughal architecture with its decorative style.

Related Concepts & Architects

Qavam al-Din (related architect), Ornamentation (theory), Dome (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)