UZBEKISTAN ~ Nadir Divan-Begi - Bukhara - UNESCO ~

... Last postcard from a country located in the heart of Central Asia, at the crossroads of so many cultures and traditions... Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah is part a of famous architectural complex around Lyabi Huaz... this unique building was built in 1622-23 years by Imamkuli Khan Nadir Divanbegi as a caravan-serai, but later it was converted into a madrasah... having a puzzled layout, this building consists of a warehouse and hostel for travelling caravans... the old town of Bukhara is regarded as a living museum... Big thanks Boris!!!【ツ】Also for using so many beautiful stamps👍and never seen so many postmarks on all the postcards (must have been a postal worker who loved his job😉)...

Bukhara was founded by the Persians. Archaeological findings suggest it was established around 500 BCE, giving it a history of at least 2500 years. In its early days, it gained fame as the City of Fire Worshippers due to the presence of Zoroastrians. After the Arabs Islamized the region, it was given various beautiful titles that reflected the beauty of Islam, such as “The Beauty of the Soul,” “The Dome of Islam,” “Noble,” and “Sacred.” There are nearly 150 historical monuments preserved in the city in a modern day Uzbekistan.

In 1993 the city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:

Cultural Artifacts of Uzbekistan 

(Issued 06-03-2022)

Flowers - Poppy

(Issued 17-07-2020)