On March 27, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, jointly visited the historical sites of the ancient city of Bukhara.
The visit of the President of our country, Emomali Rahmon, in the city of Bukhara included tours of the Bukhara Fortress, the historical and memorial complex and mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband, the Lyabi-Hauz complex, the architectural ensemble of Poi Kalon, and the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani.
The Samanid dynastic mausoleum, an architectural monument dating back to the 9th–10th centuries, was at the center of attention.
It was noted that the Samanid Mausoleum is considered one of the masterpieces of architectural art, created by the skilled craftsmen of that era. This beautifully designed structure, which embodies ancient architectural traditions, was built at the end of the 9th century by order of the prominent statesman Ismail Samani (849–907) over the grave of his father, Ahmad ibn Asad (d. 865).
Inside the mausoleum lie Ismail himself, his son Nasr II, and several other members of the dynasty. The mausoleum has a square shape and is covered with a magnificent dome, surrounded by four decorative towers. At its four corners stand strong pillars that connect the base and upper parts of the structure, enhancing its symmetry, harmony, and grandeur.
The Samanid Mausoleum, also known as the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani, is perhaps the only structure that has been fully preserved from the Samanid era. It is one of the most remarkable historical monuments of noble Bukhara and one of the rarest architectural landmarks in Central Asia.
The monument is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Every day, hundreds of tourists from around the world come to visit this site.
It should be recalled that during the period of independence, thanks to the direct efforts of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, the outstanding contributions of Ismail Samani as the founder of the first Tajik state were duly honored after a thousand years. In particular, in 1999, the 1100th anniversary of the Samanid statehood was celebrated with great magnificence, and a full-length monument of Ismail Samani was erected in the city of Dushanbe. The national currency — the somoni — and one of the districts of the capital were also named after him.
