Bukhara, Bukhara, Central Asia, Uzbekistan
Religious Complex · Karakhanid / Shaybanid · 12th-16th Century
Po-i-Kalyan (The Foot of the Great) is an Islamic religious complex located around the Kalyan Minaret in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of the Kalyan Minaret (1127), the Kalyan Mosque (1514), and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah (1536). The minaret is famous for being one of the few structures spared by Genghis Khan.
Construction: 1127 – 1536
Founder: Arslan Khan (Minaret)
Key figures: Genghis Khan (Spared the minaret)
Significance: The spiritual heart of Bukhara, featuring the 'Tower of Death' which Genghis Khan spared.
- 1127: Kalyan Minaret built
- 1514: Kalyan Mosque built
Architectural styles: Persian, Central Asian
Architects: Bako
Materials: Brick
- Kalyan Minaret: 45.6m tall brick tower with intricate patterns.
- Kalyan Mosque: Large congregational mosque with a vast courtyard.
- Mir-i-Arab Madrasah: Faces the mosque (separate entry).
Opening hours: 08:00 - 20:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Ticket for mosque.
- General: €2.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://bukhara-museum.uz
Address: Khodja Nurobobod St, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 39.7761, 64.4131