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The Tilla-Kari Mosque is a significant 17th-century structure within Samarkand’s Registan Square in Uzbekistan. Constructed as part of this renowned ensemble, it's notable for its stunning interior decoration featuring gold leaf applied to the walls and ceilings. This mosque served primarily as a place of prayer for the local Muslim community and remains a key example of Central Asian Islamic architecture. It is of interest to historians, architects, and those studying the history and culture of Samarkand and Uzbekistan.
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Tilla-Kari Mosque ranks #29 of 384 in the Mosque ranking, behind Kalon Mosque Bukhara, ahead of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Registan ensemble monument with spectacular gilded interior, UNESCO context, very strong visitor and heritage reputation.
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