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Chorsu

Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan

Chorsu

The covered bazaar was built in the town center at the crossroads of two main streets in the form of a octagon with a central cupola. The octagon has entrances into corner rooms. Along the perimeter of the octagon were shops. The building is dominated by the high central dome. As the other markets i

n the Middle East Chorsu has no decorations. Its effect is defined by its architectural forms. The building dates from the 18th cent. The ''baths'' were rebuilt in the 18th cent on the site of the 15th cent. baths. They are heated by an elaborate network of underground conduits and are still in use today.

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