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On March 27, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev jointly visited the historical sites of ancient Bukhara. This was reported by the press service of the President of Tajikistan.
During the visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the Bukhara fortress, the historical and memorial complex and mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband, the Labi Havz complex, the Poi Kalon architectural ensemble, and the Ismaili Somoni mausoleum were inspected.
Particular attention was paid to the Ismaili Somoni Mausoleum, the family tomb of the Samanid dynasty, an architectural monument of the 9th–10th centuries.
The Ismaili Somoni Mausoleum is reportedly one of the architectural masterpieces of its time, created by the masters of that era. This elegant monument, embodying the traditions of ancient architecture, was erected in the late 9th century by order of Ismaili Somoni over the grave of his father, Ahmad ibn Asad, who died in 865.
Ismail himself, his son Nasr II, and several members of his family are buried within the mausoleum. The structure is square and crowned with a majestic dome, surrounded by four decorative towers. At each corner are fortified towers connecting the base and upper part of the walls, giving the building harmony, proportionality, and strength.
The Ismail Somoni Mausoleum, also known as the Tomb of Ismail Somoni, is virtually the only structure completely preserved from the Samanid period. It is considered one of the rarest historical monuments in Bukhara and Central Asia.
It is noted that this monument is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Hundreds of tourists from all over the world visit this historical site every day.
It is also emphasized that during the period of independence, thanks to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, historical justice was restored and due respect was paid to the achievements of Ismoili Somoni as the first founder of the Tajik state. Specifically, in 1999, the 1100th anniversary of the Samanid Empire was widely celebrated, a monument to Ismoili Somoni was erected in Dushanbe, the national currency was renamed the somoni, and one of the capital's districts was named in his honor.
