Melanie Smith

I wanted to post about the Poi-Kalon complex as its got a good story attached!
I went a few times to catch the buildings in different light. I still can't believe I got to see somewhere so beautiful.
This religious site in Bukhara from the 12 century consists of 3 buildings built around a square; a mosque, a madrasah and a massive 46 meter brick minaret. Legend has it that as Genghis Khan swept across the land destroying most things in his path, he rode into the square and whilst looking up at the tower, his hat fell off his head. In bending down to pick it up he remarked that he had never bowed to anyone but this towering structure was so magnificent that out of respect he ordered it to be spared.