| The Ark Fortress | |
|---|---|
| Bukhara in Uzbekistan | |
 Entrance to the Ark fortress | |
 Ark Fortress in Bukhara, Uzbekistan | |
  The Ark Fortress | |
| Coordinates | 39°46′40″N 64°24′37″E / 39.77778°N 64.41028°E |
| Area | 3.96 ha (9.8 acres) |
| Height | 16 to 20 m (52 to 66 ft) |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Restored |
| Site history | |
| Built | 5th century CE |
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. In addition to being a military structure, the Ark encompassed what was essentially a town that, during much of the fortress's history, was inhabited by the various royal courts that held sway over the region surrounding Bukhara. The Ark was used as a fortress until it fell to Russia in 1920. Currently, the Ark is a tourist attraction and houses museums covering its history.[1] The museums and other restored areas include an archaeological museum, the throne room, the reception and coronation court, a local history museum, and the court mosque.[2]
- ^ "The Ark". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
- ^ "Ark of Bukhara - Central Asia Guide".