Imam Al-bukhari Memorial Complex in Samarkand

Imam Al-bukhari Memorial Complex in Samarkand News

Tashkent, 5 August 2021 – Enter Engineering (“Enter”), one of the largest EPC contractors in Uzbekistan, announces a project for the reconstruction of the historical memorial complex of Imam Al-Bukhari.

The complex of memorial, cultural, spiritual and educational structures of the late 20th century is dedicated to Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail Abu Abdallah al-Bukhari, a Persian Islamic scholar and author of the second most important Islamic book after the Koran, a collection of the most reliable hadiths “Al-Jomi al-Sahih”.

The complex is located in the Payaryk district of the Samarkand region and remains one of the most respected and recognized historical monuments in the Islamic world. The memorial complex was built on the ancient mazar in 1997-1998 to commemorate the 1225th anniversary of Al-Bukhari.

At the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Enter Engineering began dismantling work in February 2021, and in April 2021, reconstruction of the historical buildings keeping the original architectural design and creation of the new cultural centre began. Construction is expected to be completed in 2022.

image courtesy of Enter Engineering

The total area of reconstruction and construction is 4.68 hectares, the building area is 2.02 hectares, including an underground gallery of 0.35 hectares and a courtyard of 0.83 hectares. The coverage area around the buildings and green spaces is 1.72 and 0.44 ha, respectively. Currently, more than 440 specialists are involved, including 65 foreign builders, as well as 53 units of special equipment and three tower cranes.

The project includes the construction of a mosque with four high minarets around the perimeter and other areas, which will provide the total of 25,000 prayer places (7,000 space main praying hall, 3,000 space praying hall for women and a 15,000 capacity courtyard), as well as an administrative building, premises for ritual ablution, and ayvans. Visitors will be able to perform namaz, Friday prayer, Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, as well as visit the tomb of Al-Bukhari.

The historical water source and plane trees, which have been growing for several hundred years, will also be preserved. Enter has ensured the accessibility of this place for people with disabilities by installing modern elevators to facilitate movement between floors.

image courtesy of Enter Engineering

Ulugbek Usmanov, General Director of Enter Engineering, said:

“Memorials play a central role in educating and informing people about history and culture. It is not only a great honour for Enter Engineering to be engaged in the reconstruction of the historical memorial complex, but also a great responsibility before the state and society.

“The project reflects Enter’s continued commitment to the development of national tourism in Uzbekistan and Enter is also very proud to show respect for the past by preserving and developing this extremely important place for the Islamic world.”

Imam Al-bukhari Memorial Complex Samarkand, Uzbekistan images / information from Enter Engineering

Previously on e-architect:

14 July 2021

Samarkand International Airport

Design: KIKLOP Architects with Enter Engineering

image courtesy of Enter Engineering
Samarkand International Airport