TOQI ZARGARON

 Today was the last day of our practice lesson. 

We visited Toqi Zargaron. 

There are three trade domes in Bukhara. 

They are Toq-i-Saroffon, Toqi Telpakfurushon 

and Toqi Zargaron.  

"Toqi" is the name of the domes of the covered

 bazaars, which were built at the intersection of 

several busiest streets. "Zargar" is translated as 

"jeweller", so that the Toqi Zargaron dome was 

also called "Jeweller's Trading Dome".

The Trading Dome Toqi Zargaron (in some 

sources Taqi Zargaron) is the most extensive 

bazaar among the bazaars of Bukhara. It is 

located north of the other three famous dome 

bazaars in the city, near the Poi Kalon complex. 

This majestic architectural masterpiece was 

built between 1569 and 1570 under the rule of 

Abdullah Khan II of the Shaibanid dynasty.

The Trading Dome Toqi Zargaron in Bukhara 

became the first such bazaar in the city after 

Bukhara was awarded the The Trading Dome 

Toqi Zargaron in Bukhara became the first such 

bazaar in the city after Bukhara was awarded 

the honorary title of capital of the great state 

and became one of the important points on the 

Great Silk Road. The establishment of Bukhara 

as one of the most important administrative, 

commercial and craft cities of Central Asia 

contributed significantly to the prosperity of the 

dome bazaars. Their establishment made it 

possible not only to organise a wide range of 

trade, but also to relieve the central streets in 

order to make movement in the city as pleasant as possible. 

The Trading Dome Toqi Zargaron was built on 

the site of the Chorsu - the intersection of 

shopping streets and bazaars. Together with 

other monuments of Bukhara, the trading dome 

Toqi Zargaron has been included in the UNESCO 

list of World Heritage Sites as "Historical Centre of Bukhara".

Today, trade is conducted here as it was several 

hundred years ago. The Trading Dome Toqi 

Zargaron is a popular attraction. Tourists come 

here not only on excursions, but also to buy 

unique jewellery and other silverware made by 

local craftsmen. Other goods are also sold here: 

Souvenirs, clothes, tableware, antiques, carpets, 

books, paintings, coins, musical instruments. 

According to the travellers' evaluations, the 

prices in the covered bazaar are acceptable. As 

in any market, it is customary to negotiate with sellers and to obtain discounts.