Mausoleum of "Mukhammad Bashoro"

Mausoleum is situated on the bank of mountain river near the Kishlak Masori Sharif, Tajikistan. The site is being considered to be put on the World Heritage list of sites who have "outstanding universal value" to the world.^[1]

Site Description

Mausoleum of "Mukhammad Bashoro" was built (without portal) in the 11th-12th centuries as a building, which combined functions of a mausoleum and a mosque. It consists of a spacious central cupola hall, with rows of vault premises on both sides (on the left and on the right). They are grouped along two axes, which are parallel to the middle central axis. The left group of the premises of three rooms has individual entrance in the main façade. A portal with rich decoration made of terracotta was added in 1332. The portal has an arch niche of lancet form. A heel of the arch leans on capitals of three-fourth columns, which are inscribed into the inner angles of its abutment.^[2]

History

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 9, 1999 in the Cultural category.

Notes

1. ^ World Heritage Center: The Criteria for Selection
2. ^ Mausoleum of "Mukhammad Bashoro"

References

Mausoleum of "Mukhammad Bashoro" - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Accessed 2009-02-27.