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  Even in the distant past handicraft and trade were the main sources of state revenues. Trade and economic relations are constantly evolving. Along with the eastern bazaars and shops, caravan trade was most popular. Long caravans overcame long distances, carrying silks, jewelry, carpets, china, spices and other popular goods. An uneasy journey through the exhausting desert wore out the traders and their pack animals. They needed rest and lodging.      

 The Caravanserai was built in the 16th century. It is only enterance was provided with a strong gate. It was made in form of one story hujras located along the perimetr or the courty yard.In total there are 25 hujras where bot only guests but also their escort could comfortable stay. There were rooms for works as well.The nugai Caravanserai is an extremly interesting place for travelers who want to see Bukhara in all its glory.    Nowadays, the place has not lost te spriticance, although It is not used for its intended purpose. The Nugal caravanserai along with other histoncal monuments of Bukhara, occupies a worthy place in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is protected by the state. In the very near future, this unique structure will be reconstructed, as stated in the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan.          

  One of the major places of pilgrimage in   Uzbekistan   is memorial complex of Imam Al-Bukhari, located 12 km from   Samarkand . Imam Al-Bukhari was the great theologian of the East. Since childhood he collected and wrote down stories, many of which were made to «Shariat». His book “Al-Zhomi as Sahih” includes historical, juridical, biographical, medical, ethical and other sections. There used to be ancient mausoleum, and memorial complex was erected in 1998. There are mosques, mausoleum and hotel for tourists, souvenir shops in the complex. The interior of the mausoleum is decorated with marble and granite that is covered with 17 metre dome. In the centre of the mausoleum is a tombstone – sagana of light – blue onyx. Carved wooden door leads to the lower room of the tomb, to dakhma – a place of worship. There is an educational centre Dorus Hadith dedicated to studying the hadith. The walls of the mosque are decorated with ornaments of glazed tiles. Memorial comple...

  The Mausoleum Chashma-Ayub («The Source of Holy Iov») is situated not far from the gate Talipach, in the north-western part of  Bukhara . It is one of the religious monuments of  architecture, which includes mausoleum and "holly source", "chashma" means “well”. There is an inscription near the well, which says that the mausoleum was built in 1379-1380 by experienced masters from Khorezm. According to the legend the monument has the connection with prophet Iov (Ayub) who once travelled here during drought and helped local people dying of thirst. When he struck with his staff, there was a source of crystal-clear water, which remains clear and healing. There are also museum of water and exhibition of carpets in this mausoleum. If you visit this monument you have to drink water from this source as it’s known it has healing qualities.                    

  Museum of Sadriddin Aini Of potential interest to fans of Uzbekistan's literary heritage is the House Museum of Sadriddin Aini (7B Registan; 355 153; © 09.00-17.00 daily). The house museum of Sadriddin Aini (1878-1954), an educator, organizer of the first "new method" schools in Bukhara, an outstanding poet and writer, and the founder of modern Tajik and Uzbek literature, is located in the center of ancient Samarkand, close to Registan square. Built around a peaceful, whitewashed courtyard just metres from the Registan, the house museum has none of the crowds of its more famous neighbour. Aini settled down here after he had escaped Bukhara, having suffered from the repression of the Bukhara Emir. The writer lived in this house, a late 18th century building, for more than 35 years. It was in these rooms that Aini (1878-1954) wrote his most famous texts, including the novels  Slaves  and  Dokunda,  and the collection includes early editions, photographs and pers...

 Abdullakhan Timi is the largest open-air market in Bukhara. It was built during the reign of Abdullah Khan. (1577). The base of Abdullakhan temple is square (39X42 m), closed on 3 sides, and is entered with a pediment in the form of a head. There are arched shelves on both sides of the walls. A high-domed porch surrounds the tim. The middle mionsarai (diameter - 10 m) is covered with a high dome. Light shines through arched openings under the dome. Corridor around Mionsaray. There were shops with dome roofs in the small corridors. The building is made of adobe (22x27x3.5 cm), the walls are plastered, and almost no ornaments have been preserved. In the past, there was trade in silk and wool gauze here. Abdullakhan Timi is considered to be the largest among the shopping stalls and various buildings in Bukhara, and it is very complex and beautiful in terms of its shape and appearance. It has been repaired several times, and there are shops.             ...

 In Bukhara, near the famous historical complex Lyab-i Hauz, the well-known architectural monument Kukeldash Madrasah is located (built in 1568 - 1569). It is the largest Bukhara madrasah and one of the largest ones in Central Asia. It was built during the reign of Abdullah-Khan II and was funded by Bukhara governor Kulbab who ruled the city under several khans and managed to maintain good relations with all of them. For his close relationship with the khans the governor was given the title Kukeldash, which was one of the highest standings in the khan’s court and meant ‘a milk brother’. Later the madrasah was named after him.