Travel Through Time to Explore Central Asia's Oldest Theological Seminary

Welcome to the Treasure of Central Asia · Samarkand🌏
Here, the 13th-century scholar Ulugh Beg created incredible history📚

This medieval polymath was no ordinary figure:
📝 Poet, ⚡ Philosopher, 🌟 Astronomer all in one
His legacy still shines brightly today✨

🏛️ Fun facts about the theological seminary:
📍 Location: City center of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
⏰ Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (open year-round)
💫 Dome dimensions: 13m high × 13m wide
(This size was specially designed for astronomical research🔭)
💎 Architectural feature: Dome with a special metal structure

📸 Photo tips:
1️⃣ The light at sunset is the most beautiful🌅
2️⃣ Looking up at the dome creates a great atmosphere
3️⃣ Perfect for photos in traditional ethnic costumes👗

These theological seminaries were actually medieval higher education institutions for training Muslim clergy🏫
Strolling through them, you can almost hear the clear voices of students reading from 800 years ago📖

Post by Quixoticwhimsicality2 | Oct 26, 2025

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