Walk Through the History of Hissar Fortress
- Hissar Fortress
The incredible Hissar Fortress was once the magnificent palace of one of the Bukhara Emirate's most powerful beys. This impressive fortress, with its 1-meter-thick walls and loopholes for guns and cannons, stood proudly on the slope of a high hill and was carefully guarded. Inside, you will find a stunning pool and a gorgeous garden. Across from the fortress, there is a lively market square with a caravanserai and a fantastic variety of shops. Hissar Fortress and the town have been settled since the 6th century BC up until the mid-19th century. It was the beating heart of the Hissar Valley and its main administrative, political, and economic centre.
- Hissar Fortress Museum, Medresse
In the 16th-18th centuries, two incredible madrassas and the magnificent mausoleum of Makhdumi Azam, translated as "The Greatest Lord", were constructed. It is still a mystery who commissioned them. Nearby, as with any other medieval fortress, there were lively houses and bustling craft workshops.
- Kharbuza
The incredible teahouse "Kharbuza" is truly one of a kind. It was built in the shape of a melon (the Tajik word is kharbuza), making it a unique and awe-inspiring sight to behold. This remarkable teahouse is 43 meters tall, 100 meters long, and 55 meters wide. It can accommodate up to 2,300 visitors at a time.
