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Ko'kaldosh 🕌

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 Practice💫 #day_5✨️ Location📍:Ko'kaldosh madrasah Date📆:17.04.2026 Our final day in Bukhara ended with a visit to the impressive Kukeldash Madrasah, part of the lively Lyabi-Hauz Complex. Its massive size makes it impossible to overlook. As we stepped through the entrance, the coolness of the thick walls was instantly noticeable, offering relief from the afternoon heat. We spent the afternoon wandering around the courtyard, observing the small student rooms, known as hujras, where people once lived and studied. The atmosphere felt calm, quiet, and deeply meaningful. After five days of exploring the city, standing in the center of this grand structure made me realize just how rich Bukhara’s history truly is. We ended our journey by sitting beside the Lyabi-Hauz pond, reflecting on everything we had experienced while continuing to practice our English together. A Monument of Scale When it was completed in 1569, Kukeldash Madrasah was the largest in Central Asia. With around 160 ro...
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Bolo Hovuz✨️

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 Practice💫 #day_4✨️ Location📍:Bolo Hovuz✨️ Date📆: 16.04.2026 Today we explored one of the most graceful and picturesque places in Bukhara—the Bolo Haouz Complex. It stands just across from the Ark Fortress, and from the moment we arrived, the beautifully carved wooden pillars of the iwan immediately caught our attention. The atmosphere here feels completely different from the heavy stone and brick architecture we’ve seen before. It’s lighter, more delicate, and artistic. We spent some time sitting beside the large pond in front of the mosque. The water was perfectly still, reflecting the tall columns like a mirror. It was incredibly peaceful to watch the reflections while practicing our English vocabulary. For a moment, it felt as if we were guests in the Emir’s own private place of prayer. The “Forty Pillars” Illusion Although there are only 20 wooden pillars, the mosque is often called the “Mosque of Forty Pillars.” This is because their reflection in the pond creates the illu...
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Mir Arab 🕌

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 Practice💫 #day_3✨️ Location📍:Mir Arab✨️ Date📆: 15.04.2026 Today we made our way back to the center of the city to explore the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, located directly across from the Kalyan Mosque. Unlike many of the places we’ve visited, which feel more like preserved museums, this madrasah feels truly alive. Students can still be seen walking in and out with their books, continuing a tradition of learning that has lasted for centuries. We spent quite a while in the square, simply admiring the grand pishtaq—the towering entrance portal. The mosaic decoration is incredibly rich, filled with deep blue, turquoise, and white patterns that seem almost endless. Although the inner student areas are not open to visitors, even standing by the wooden gates and catching a glimpse of the courtyard gave a strong impression of the calm and focused atmosphere inside. It made me reflect on how meaningful and timeless education really is. A Living Center of Knowledge Mir-i-Arab is well known for ...
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Samaniy 🕌

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 Practice💫 #day_2✨️ Location📍:Samaniy mosque Date📆: 14.04.2026 Today felt like a real escape—fresh air, greenery, and a slower pace. We spent the afternoon in Samanid Park, one of the rare places in Bukhara filled with lush grass and tall trees. After walking through the dry, dusty streets, it was such a refreshing change. The main highlight was the Samanid Mausoleum. From afar, it appears quite simple, almost like a plain brown cube. But as we got closer, the details became incredible. There are no bright tiles or colors—just brick—but the way the bricks are arranged makes it look like a beautifully woven pattern, almost like a basket. We also visited Chashma-Ayub (Job’s Well), known for its cool and refreshing water. To end the day, we rode the Ferris wheel in the park. Watching the ancient city walls from above during sunset was truly unforgettable. The Secret of the Bricks The Samanid Mausoleum is known for its fascinating visual effect. Because the bricks are placed at diff...
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Poi-Kalon✨️

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 Practice💫 #day_1✨️ Location📍:Poi Kalon✨️ Date📆: 13.04.2026 Today marked the true beginning of our journey in Bukhara, and we started at its most famous landmark. As soon as we entered the square, the Kalyan Minaret immediately captured our attention. It rises so high that you almost have to bend your neck all the way back just to see the top—it feels like a towering stone needle reaching into the sky. We spent most of the morning exploring the Kalyan Mosque. Its courtyard is incredibly vast, large enough to accommodate thousands of people, yet it still felt calm and serene. Walking beneath the long rows of arches was mesmerizing. The brickwork is especially impressive—each layer features its own unique pattern. We couldn’t resist taking countless photos, especially of the sunlight casting beautiful shadows across the ground. Later, we sat on a nearby bench and watched as the evening light softly illuminated the turquoise dome of the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah. It truly felt like the p...
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Ancient and Eternal Bukhara🕌

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 Practice💫 #day_5✨️ Location📍:Ancient and Eternal Bukhara Date📆:31.10.2025 Visiting the “Ancient and Eternal Bukhara” monument was a truly unforgettable experience for me. The place is full of history, culture, and pride. As soon as I entered the cultural center, I was amazed by its beauty — the wide alleys, green gardens, and the grand monument standing in the middle. When I looked at the monument, I felt deep respect for our ancestors who made Bukhara famous all over the world. The golden decorations and the words written on the monument show how much knowledge and wisdom our people had. I especially liked the hadith: “Learning is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman.” It reminded me how important education is for everyone. The statues of three generations — the family, the grandfather planting a tree, and the father building a house — touched my heart. They show that life goes on, and our good deeds will live after us. The big globe on top of the monument made me proud b...
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Mag'oki Attor🕌

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 Practice💫 #day_4✨️ Location📍:Magoki Attori Mosque Date📆:30.10.2025 Today was the fourth day of our practical training, and it became one of the most unforgettable ones. We visited the Magoki Attori Mosque — a place full of history, wonder, and peaceful beauty, right in the center of Bukhara. It wasn’t just a regular trip — it felt like stepping into the past. Some places make you feel like time slows down — where the walls speak of the past, and the silence feels special. Visiting the Magoki Attori Mosque was one of those rare moments. I didn’t just look at history — I truly felt it. The soft light coming through the small windows created a calm, magical feeling. The air was quiet and smelled like old wood and stone. I stood still for a while, just breathing in the moment, feeling the history around me. What touched my heart the most were the carpets inside. They weren’t just decorations — they seemed alive with stories. Each one had its own design and soul. I imagined the many...
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