Minorai Kalon

Hello everyone. Our first practice was very well. Today the westher was rainy. And all coursemates caught a cold.So I will begin to start information about Minorai Kalon. Minarai Kalon (Big Tower), Arslankhan Tower is an architectural monument in Bukhara. It was built by Arslan Khan (1127) based on the project of engineer and architect Baqo. M.k. there used to be a minaret in its place, after it collapsed, the current one was rebuilt. The foundation is made of a mixture of stone and special rock. 9 m below ground level, bal. 50.0 m, the chair is sharp, the body is spherical, and the top is connected with a circular cage-box. The tower tapers upwards and ends with a muqarnas. You can observe the surroundings through 16 arched windows in the cage.

Minorayi Kalon (Big Tower), Arslonbek Tower is an architectural monument in Bukhara. It is part of Poyi Kalon architectural ensemble. The tallest structure of Old Bukhara, 47.5oo meters. At the time, Tsarist Russia attacked 26 bombs but did not fall. Minarai Kalon course in 1127.

Depending on the location of the decorative nail, it has different shapes, and the surface is smooth. The beautifully decorated rings of various geometrical shapes, which are placed on top of each other, are framed by brick pediments. Kufic inscriptions of historical and religious content can be found among the decorations. Each of the blue enamel rings below the muqarnas is decorated with a different geometric pattern (later shed). M.k. height of this type. has a special place among the structures. Similarity and proportionality of forms. geometric harmony, great beauty and elegance M.k. gives real beauty to.

In its time, Minarai Kalon was used for observation from above, for Eid prayers and Friday prayers. It is said that a fire was lit on top of the tower at night so that the caravans coming to the city could easilyfind their way. Even today, Minorai Kalon attracts the attention of many tourists.