An Analysis Of The Astrological Decorations On The Portal Of The Mirzo Ulugbek Madrasa
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https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-9-0222Keywords:
Mirzo Ulugbek Madrasa, Samarkand, Registan, peshtoq (portal), girih, islimi ornament, astrological decoration, synergetic analysis, astronomy, Islamic architectureAbstract
This article offers a synergetic and symbolic analysis of the astrological decorations on the portal (peshtoq) and portal-niche (qanos) of the Mirzo Ulugbek Madrasa on the Registan in Samarkand. It shows that the geometric girih, calligraphic, and vegetal ornaments of the madrasa are not mere decoration but a precise mathematical and cosmological program reflecting Ulugbek’s lifelong devotion to astronomy – encoding stars, galaxies, the seven climes, and a “map of the world” of interconnected gravitational systems. A numbered reading of the qanos composition is provided, interpreting each motif as an astronomical-symbolic element.Downloads
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