Sher-Dor Madrasa

The Sher-Dor Madrasa (Uzbek: Sherdor madrasasi) is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.^[1] The name Sher-Dor means "with lions," referencing the distinctive tiger-lion mosaics on its façade.

Sher-Dor Madrasa
Sherdor madrasasi
General information
Type	Madrasa
Town or city	Samarkand
Country	Uzbekistan
Coordinates	39°39′18″N 66°58′35″E
Inaugurated	1619–1636
Part of the World Heritage site "Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures"

The Sher-Dor Madrasa was built by Yalangtush Bakhodur, an Uzbek ruler and governor of Samarkand under the Ashtarkhanid (Janid) dynasty in the 17th century. The madrasa was constructed between 1619 and 1636.

Together with the Ulugh Beg and Tilya Kori madrassas, it forms the monumental ensemble of Registan, the ancient heart of the city.^[2] The building is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Samarkand and is known for its profuse tile decoration and polychrome plant-themed paintings.^[3]