The history of the madrasah.

The Abdulazizkhan madrasah was built in 1652. The monument is located opposite the Ulughbek madrasah. Facing one another, these two madrasahs compose a single architectural ensemble. In Bukharan and Central Asian architecture, the Abdulazizkhan madrasah stands out with its rich decor. The portal of the madrasah is ornamented with the Chinese dragon and Semurg, a legendary bird.

The 16th - 18th centuries were marked in the history of Central Asian art as the flourishing period for Bukharan school of wood carvers. Wide range of works on wood carving were carried out in decorating mosques, madrasahs, gates, doors, and tombstones.

The history of the museum.

The museum was set up in 1988.
It demonstrates dervishes' staff (19th c.), caskets, carved doors, chairs, shutters, and stamps for block-prints made of a pear- tree (19th - 20th cc.).

Contact Information:
22 Khodja Nurobod Street
(near the Zargaron trade dome), Bukhara