Saturday, April 21, 2012

Samarqand Shohi Zinda Majmuasi (Mausoleum)


I love that grass grows on top of the domes.  I'm sure it's fertilized by the birds! 

Here is another huge mausoleum and cemetary.....

I love the tile work...I just can't help it. 

These stairs sucked...although they were worse for me on the way down for some reason.  My left thigh, apparently my lead leg is sore....that's the only thing.....weird.  See, D is a trooper, she's tired and carrying her huge purse but still gets up the stairs.  You rock! 

There are tons of crypts....they really honor their dead. 
More tile work

Ceiling...needs more light! 

This was a prayer room.  While we were there we got to listen to a prayer.  The intricate carvings are really cool in my book.


View from the top.

Again, I was stopped in this monument for a "picture with the American."  I didn't know I looked that different.  I've learned now not to stare at people who are different...I'm so aware of being watched all the time.  LOL















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