Chor-Bakr

[1] The Chor Bakr Memorial Complex, also known as Sumitan's cemetery, was established by Shaybanid ruler Abdullaxon II in 1559, and it includes a mausoleum, a mosque, a madrasa, and a large courtyard surrounded by high walls.

[2][3] In the following centuries, additional buildings were constructed, and the complex was expanded to include adjacent areas.

[1] In many courtyards above burial places, marble gravestones with epigraphic inscriptions, and vegetative and geometrical ornaments, are installed.

[1] The structure of the complex includes 25 constructions : a khonaqo (hostel), mosque, Ayvan with khudjras (cells for studying), darvazahana (gate house), minaret, and 20 small objects – courtyards – burial places with the dome coverings, and separately standing portals.

[1] This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on 18 January 2008, in the Cultural category.