Aksaray Mausoleum
Oqsaroy maqbarasi
A 15th-century mausoleum behind the Gur-e-Amir. Its interior walls keep rare gold-leaf relief paintings. It is quiet and few visitors come here.
The Aksaray Mausoleum was built in the 1470s, and it is thought to hold princes from the Timurid family. From the outside it is a simple brick drum. Inside, the dome and walls are covered in gold and blue 'kundal' relief painting, which is among the finest examples of Timurid interior decoration in Samarkand. It is in a small lane about 200 metres southeast of the Gur-e-Amir, and many visitors miss it. Opening hours are irregular, and sometimes you need to find the caretaker to unlock the door. Entry costs a small fee. It is a good place to visit on foot after the Gur-e-Amir.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (irregular)
Nearby sights
- Gur-e-Amir
- Ruhobod Mausoleum
- Sadriddin Ayni House Museum
- Amir Temur Monument & University Boulevard
- Registan
- Chorsu (Samarkand)
- St. Alexius Cathedral
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque