Nearby Monuments
Some consider the Gur-e Amir, Ruhabad mausoleum and Aksaray mausoleum to be a combined ensemble because of their closeness.
Ruhabad (14th c.) is a small mausoleum (see picture) and is said to contain a hair of Prophet Muhammad. The one-story madrasah now accommodates craftsmens' shops. There is a functioning mosque next door to the madrasah. All three combine into one good-looking ensemble (see picture).
The Aksaray mausoleum (15th c.), unrestored, is located on a quiet street behind Gur-e Amir (see picture).
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