Turkan Ago Mausoleum

Turkan Ago Mausoleum
Native name
Turkan ogʻo maqbarasi (Uzbek)
Turkan Ago Mausoleum
LocationSamarkand, Uzbekistan
Nearest citySamarkand
Coordinates39°39′45″N 66°59′16″E / 39.6624°N 66.9877°E / 39.6624; 66.9877
Built forMausoleum
Restored1954
ArchitectShamsiddin, Badriddin and Zayniddin
Governing bodyUzbekistan Government

Turkan Ago Mausoleum, Shadi Mulk Aga, is a memorial monument in Samarkand (1372),[1][2][3] Uzbekistan. It is part of the ensemble of Shah-i-Zinda. Turkan Ogo, the sister of Amir Temur, had the tomb built for her deceased daughter Shodimulk Ogo (1370-71).[4] In 1383, Turkan Ogo herself was also buried next to her daughter. The mausoleum(8.65x9.85 m) is a single-chambered structure with a domed roof, and its external walls are plain.[5] The front and interior sides are adorned with intricate mosaic tiles, silk curtains, and fine fabrics in turquoise color. The interior features inscriptions and ornaments, and the dome is covered with fine fabrics. The mausoleum is divided into 8 sections, each adorned with stars and intricate patterns. The surfaces of iwan and the area above the entrance bear the names of the master craftsmen from Samarkand, namely Shamsiddin, Badriddin, and Zayniddin, written in turquoise.[3] The mausoleum was studied in 1954, and restoration work has been done since then.[6][7] The mausoleum reflects the artistic achievements of the people in the 14th and 15th centuries in memorial and decorative arts.

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