Kukeldash Madrasah in Bukhara
The Kukeldash madrasah of the 16th century is the earliest building of the Lyabi-hauz ensemble, built half a century before the pond itself. It was built during the reign of the Sheibanid dynasty in Bukhara.
This is the largest madrasah in the city. It has become a symbol of a strong state under the leadership of Abdullah Khan. The madrasah is a two-story building with a large mosaic entrance portal decorated with elegant columns made of translucent green onyx.
There are 130 hujras in the madrasah, 320 students studied and lived here. The building is currently under reconstruction.