Tim

Tim is a village in the foothills west of Samarkand, known for the mausoleum of Arab Ata. Built of baked brick and crowned by a dome, the tomb has a prominent portal with a Kufic inscription dated 977–978. Its geometric brickwork and carved plaster make it an early example of the monumental portal tombs that became characteristic of Central Asian architecture. The building links a small rural settlement to the artistic traditions of the Samanid age.