Sher-Dor Madrasa | |
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Sherdor madrasasi | |
General information | |
Type | Madrasa |
Town or city | Samarkand |
Country | Uzbekistan |
Coordinates | 39°39′18″N 66°58′35″E / 39.65500°N 66.97639°E |
Inaugurated | 1619–1636 |
Part of the World Heritage site "Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures" |
The Sher-Dor Madrasa (Uzbek:Sherdor madrasasi, meaning “with lions”) is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.[1]
Together with the Ulug Begue and Tillakori madrassas, it forms the monumental ensemble of Registan, the ancient heart of the city.[2] The building is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Samarkand and is known for its profuse tile decoration and polychrome plant-themed paintings.[3]