Lyabi-Hauz Complex, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Lyabi-Hauz (lit. 'brim of a pool') is very popular among tourists. It is the largest artificial reservoir of medieval Bukhara. It was made in about 1620 between Khana-ka and Madrasah, constructed by the order of khan's vizier Nadir Divan-beghi. The two new buildings and Kukeldash Madrasah formed a perfect architectural ensemble with the reservoir in the center. The pool is 42 meters long, 36 meters wide and about 5 meters deep. Lyabi-Hauz's 'banks' are equipped with stone steps by which Bukhara watermen went down to take some water.

Water Pool at the Lyabi Hauz

Lyabi Hovuz in spring

Shady areas around Lyabi Havuz

Lyabi-Hauz - dervish in the old time