Qizbibi Complex

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Architectural styleCentral Asian Islamic
LocationJondor District, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Coordinates39°50′43″N 64°09′35″E / 39.845194°N 64.159625°E / 39.845194; 64.159625
Year built16th—18th centuries
Qizbibi Complex
The architectural complex Qizbibi
Interactive map of the Qizbibi Complex area
General information
Architectural styleCentral Asian Islamic
LocationJondor District, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Coordinates39°50′43″N 64°09′35″E / 39.845194°N 64.159625°E / 39.845194; 64.159625
Year built16th—18th centuries
Technical details
MaterialBrick, wood, gypsum
Size0.5 hectares

The Qizbibi Complex is a historical monument (16th—18th centuries) in Jondor District of Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan. It is located 30 km west of Bukhara city.[1] The complex is named after Ogʻoyi Buzurg — Qizbibi, a famous girl who was honored by the name “Bibi Maxsumai pok”. Women came to Qizbibi's shrine to seek healing for their pains.[2] Qizbibi Complex is an example of an architectural ensemble that has performed a wide range of functions and has a rather complex structure.

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