Fayzabad and Zainuddin in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Fayzabad and Zainuddin Hanaka

Fayzabad khanaka was a big Sufi shrine. It was built in 1598-1599 to the northeast of medieval Bukhara. Khanaka has a big dome hall for collective meditations and hudjras for living. Its central hall is surrounded by an arch-dome gallery. Another Sufi khanaka is close to Kalyan Mosque. It was built in the first half of the 16th century and named after Khodja Zainuddin. Outside the khanaka there is a tomb of Khodja Zainuddin marked with a special pole. Polychromic mosaics and painting performed in qundal technique decorate the interior. Two sides of the khanaka are surrounded by aivan with columns. Pool in the yard has stone steps and carved stone outlet.