3- Day The Ark Fortress

   Today is the 3rd  day  of   our  practice  lesson. Today`s  guides  are  nigora  and  Feruza  Bozorova

          3- Day  THE  ARK FORTRESS

       

   The Ark of Bukhara is  a  massive  fortress  located  in  the  city  of  Bukhara, that  was  initially  built  and  occupied  around  the  5 th  century  AD.

   Area  3.96ha (9.8 acres)

  Height  16to 20 m (52 to 66 ft)


   In legend the  creator  of the Ark was  the  epic  hero  Siyavusha. Ark  Fortress  From time  immemorial, the city  is  surround  by  legends  and  myths. According  to  one  legend, the  settlement  appeared  on  the  site  of  the  Ark  fortress, built  by  the  Persian  Prince  Siyavush. When  the  prince  came  to  woo  the  daugther  of  King  Afrasiab, the  father  set  one  condition  for  the  young  man.


The Ark is a tourist attraction  and  houses museums covering  its  history. the  museums  and  other  restored  areas  include  Archaeological museum , Throne room, Reception  and  coronation  court, local history museum  and  the  Court mosque.








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