Chorsu (Samarkand)
Chorsu (Uzbek: Chorsu and Russian: Чорсу) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is an old domed bazaar building, constructed in the 15th century, rebuilt in the 18th century. It is located near the Registan, on its northeast side. [1]
The main bazaar has already moved to Siyob Bazaar near Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Chorsu has recently been converted into an art gallery. "Chorsu" is a word from the Persian language, meaning a "crossroad". [2]
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Coordinates: 39°39′20″N 66°58′36″E / 39.65556°N 66.97667°E
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