Every city in Uzbekistan, whether it is Samarkand or Tashkent has a central ensemble – Registan. In Tashkent, the central ensemble consisted of a large madrasa Kukeldash with remarkable mosaics in the portal. The monument is raised on a high pedestal, emerged on the ancient cultural layers.
GPS coordinates for Garmin/Navitel: N41.32333, E69.23611
Despite the numerous modern complexes built in the 20th century in the Chorsu square, Kukeldash madrassah still remain the historic dominance of the area.
Built in 1570 by Governor Dervish Khan, known as Kukeldash, which means “milk brother” of khan, it is as originally a Muslim school. In the 18th century the madrassah was arranged as a caravanserai for merchants. In the 19th century, madrassah served as a fortress of Kokand khans. Until 1865 madrassah Kukeldash served as a place of public execution.
Kukeldash Madrassah, Tashkent Madrassah have repeatedly fallen into ruins. Tumbled by an earthquake in 1866 and 1886, the portal was then restored. madrassah was renovated in 1950-1960-1977 years. To the north-east of the Kukeldash madrassah, there is preserved a monument of an earlier time, construction of which is connected with the name of Khoja Ahrar. It’s Friday mosque.
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