Gur-Emir Mausoleum

The ancient tomb of Tamerlane. Hence the name, which translates as “the tomb of the king. The building is impressive in size and has one high dome. For all its historical and cultural importance, the mausoleum is almost not decorated externally. In decoration were used tiles of quiet colors: white, blue, light blue. But the tombstone in the crypt is much more unusual: it was made of dark green jade.