Shah-i-Zinda

Mausoleum complex Samarkand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

What to expect

Shah-i-Zinda is a stunning avenue of mausoleums in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, featuring some of the richest tilework in the Muslim world, with a history dating back to the 7th century and a collection of grand tombs decorated with brilliant bursts of color and geometric patterns

Plan your family visit to the Shah-i-Zinda with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the complex, admiring the beautiful tile work and the mausoleums

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the stories of the tombs and the beautiful tile work ✨