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Sheihantaur Mausoleum - Tashkent, Uzbekistan
At the very beginning of 13th century Tashkent oasis was burned out by Khorezm-shah Muhammad. Only in 14-15 centuries again Tashkent was able obtain it's meaning as trade and cultural center of Central Asia under the of power of Temur and Temurids. The city was rebuilt and expanded to the far south and east. The power of sheikh was praised by his son Hoja Ahrar, who was in charge of priesthood in the government of Timurids from the middle of 15th century. Mausoleum of Sheikh Hovendi at-Tahur was build in late 15 century, it was chamber mausoleum complex, typical for Central Asia of that time. The mausoleum was built from burnt bricks.
