Madrasah Kukeldash description and photo - Uzbekistan: Tashkent (Topic)

Kukeldash Madrasah description and photo - Uzbekistan: Tashkent. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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The Kukeldash Madrasah was built in the 16th century on the site of the city gates, which were part of the fortifications surrounding old Tashkent. It got its name in honor of its founder, Minister Kolbobo, whose nickname was Kukeldash, that is, "Milk Brother". Kolbobo was a rather enlightened man and a wise vizier.

Through a high arched portal, traditional for oriental architecture, you can go to the courtyard, along the perimeter of which there are two levels of cells intended for students. Usually two or three people shared one cell. Arched passages lead to the cells. The towers, which are located at the corners of the residential building, were used to call Muslims to prayer. All pupils and students visited the mosque, which was located at the madrasah. Also part of the madrasah was a large lecture hall.

The Kukeldash madrasah was used for various purposes. Throughout its history, it managed to visit a prestigious educational institution, a popular city hotel and even a fortress, behind the walls of which it was possible to hide from the enemy. Normal city life continued at the walls of the madrasah. Traders sold their goods, heralds announced the decisions of the rulers, and all visitors froze in delight in front of the magnificent Kukeldash madrasah, decorated with bright tiles and exquisite ligature. The building of this university was considered one of the most beautiful in the city. It remains so now. Despite the destruction caused by several earthquakes in the second half of the 19th century, the madrasah was carefully restored during the Soviet era.

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