Registan Square

Registan Square, located to the west of the Ark, is one of the oldest public spaces in Bukhara, with its origins dating back to the pre-Arab period. In ancient times, it served as a central public area, housing administrative buildings of divans (ministries) and palaces until the 13th century. Over time, the square evolved into a bustling marketplace.

By the 16th century, Registan Square had become a vibrant commercial hub. At the entrance to the square, trade shops such as Rasta and Taki-Tirgaron were established, where armorers sold their wares. The central part of the square featured passages like Taki-Org-Furushon and Tim, where merchants sold headdresses and cotton fabrics. The square was a lively center of commerce, with stalls selling meat, cereals, fancy goods, paper and inks, cradles, cattle, watermelons, melons, wooden utensils, and various other items.