Samarkand is also the location of the iconic Shah - i - Zinda, an impressive collection of shrines and
mausoleums dedicated to former rulers, noblemen and dignitaries.
Constructed from pearlescent white marble and decorated with precious stones, this iconic structure is actually
a mausoleum dedicated to Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved queen of Emperor Shah Jahan, and dates back to the 17th century.