Khoja Gavkushon complex

 Khoja- Gaukushon ensemble

Khoja-Gaukushon ensemble in Bukhara is one of the largest complexes in the city's historic quartersKhoja-Gaukushon literally means "Killing bulls" for it was erected in 1570 on the site of a former slaughterhouse and trading grounds.






The complex consists of a madrasah, mosque,minaret and a pool or hauz.The ensemble's Juma mosque was financed by an influential Juybar sheikh known as Khoja Sa'ad or Khoja Kalon (Great Khodja)Who at that time was the head of the Naqshbandi Brotherhood.

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