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The Shah-i-Zindeh or Living King necropolis, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 14-15th Century. Artist: CM Dixon.

The Shah-i-Zindeh or Living King necropolis, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 14-15th Century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-663-127 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

The Shah-i-Zindeh or Living King necropolis, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 14-15th Century. This was the burial place of most of the Timurid princes. An older shrine on the site is said to be the burial place of the Prophet's cousin Kusam ibn Abbas who brought Islam to the region in 676.

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  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
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Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Uzbekistan Samarqand Samarkand

  1. 39 39 15 N , 066 57 35 E
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Locations & Buildings Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2120x3200
File Size : 19,875kb

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  1. MARJ34
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  1. 0370005661
  1. 2-663-127
  1. 2663127
  1. MARJ34
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