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The Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical religious building located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Constructed in 1712, it was originally built to serve as the Friday mosque for the emir of Bukhara during the Ashtarkhanid dynasty. The structure is distinguished by its grand front portico, which is supported by twenty elaborately carved wooden columns that reflect traditional Central Asian architectural craftsmanship. The mosque also features a reflecting pool, known as a hauz, situated directly in front of the entrance.
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Bolo Haouz Mosque ranks #90 of 324 in the Mosque ranking, behind Great Mosque of Aleppo, ahead of Bolo Hauz Mosque.
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Why is Bolo Haouz sometimes called the Mosque of Forty Pillars?
The portico has 20 carved wooden columns, but their reflections in the adjoining pool create the visual impression of 40. The nickname therefore refers to the architecture and the hauz, or reservoir, together.
When was the Bolo Haouz Mosque built?
Its main winter mosque dates to 1712, during the early 18th century. The tall wooden portico used as a summer prayer space was added later.
What should visitors look for in the mosque's wooden portico?
The slender columns have elaborately carved capitals and support a richly decorated painted ceiling. The approximately 12-meter-high iwan is one of the building's most recognizable features.
Where is Bolo Haouz Mosque in relation to the Ark of Bukhara?
The mosque stands on the Registan square opposite the Ark citadel in Bukhara. It forms part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Bukhara.
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