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SUMMARY: From Foundation to Function: Reevaluating the Samanid Tomb throug
 h New Evidence - Dr Dilroba Toshaeva
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CONTACT:Said Reza Huseini
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is based on my forthcoming article\, (to be 
 published by May 22) in Muqarnas\, titled “Revisiting the Samanid tomb i
 n Bukhara: A New Perspective on New Materials.” In this talk\, I will re
 examine the Samanid tomb in Bukhara\, exploring this medieval tomb through
  newly available evidence in several key areas. First\, I will document th
 e architectural features of the Samanid tomb\, incorporating archaeologica
 l findings and photo documentation. This will make it possible to identify
  the stratigraphical “biography” of the site and the physical state of
  the monument before it was altered by preservationists—an important fac
 tor not considered by architectural historians. In addition\, I bring the 
 Khuttalon votive\, a newly excavated artefact towards understanding the st
 yle of the Samanid tomb into the stylistic discussion. By this\, I hope to
  raise awareness of the weaknesses of both the Persian- centered and Sogdi
 an-centered perspectives in explaining the development of Islamic architec
 ture in Central Asia. Lastly\, I will employ the mausoleum's site plan and
  endowment deeds as primary sources to provide additional historical conte
 xt regarding the monument's construction. Discussions will cover the suppo
 rt of the tenth century Bukharan patron\, his selective stylistic choices\
 , and the building's role within the broader societal context.
LOCATION:Online Event
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