Mirzo Ulugbek Tamakifurush Caravanserai

The Mirzo Ulugbek Tamakifurush Caravanserai in Bukhara is part of a group of four interconnected caravanserais and is dated to the 18th century in the state register of cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, although Bukhara State University attributes the surviving structure to the late 19th – early 20th century. The complex has an inner courtyard measuring approximately 18.7 × 17.7 meters, a ceremonial gate about 9.8 meters high facing east, and a preserved pit in the center marking the former basement for storing goods. In 1995–1996, archaeological excavations were conducted here under the supervision of researcher Nekrasov. In the 20th century, the building was converted into residential premises, after which it fell into disrepair and now remains in a ruined state, requiring restoration. The object is included in the national list of tangible cultural heritage sites of Uzbekistan.