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1. The Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace, located just outside Bukhara, served as the private retreat for Sayyid Olimkhan, the last Emir of Bukhara. Built in 1915, it's now a museum showcasing arts and crafts, and its beautiful architecture is a major attraction.
2. In Bukhara's outskirts lies the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Memorial Complex, a sacred site featuring a mausoleum, two mosques, a minaret, and a madrasa. This complex honors Naqshbandi, a 14th-century theologian and founder of the Naqshbandiya Sufi order, and is considered a spiritual center, drawing pilgrims from across the globe.
3. Chor-Bakr, the largest necropolis in Central Asia, is located just outside Bukhara. This 16th-century burial site, often referred to as a 'city of the dead,' holds the remains of many important people, with Abu Bakr Saad, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, among the earliest interred.
4. Fayzullo Khujayev House-Museum, a 19th-century architectural gem, stands as a testament to the wealth of its former owner, a millionaire merchant. Its lavish interior, akin to a luxury hotel, offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the era.
