Book Club: Tombs of Paradise: The Shah-e Zende in Samarkand and Architectural Ceramics of Central Asia is a book discussion at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. The session centres on Jean Soustiel’s publication about the Shah-e Zende in Samarkand and the architectural ceramics of Central Asia.
The one-hour programme uses a focused book-club format to examine a single publication and its subject matter. Its central topics are the Shah-e Zende, its setting in Samarkand and the wider architectural ceramic traditions referenced in the book.
Discussion focus
- Featured publication: Jean Soustiel’s work on the Shah-e Zende and Central Asian architectural ceramics
- Primary location: The Shah-e Zende in Samarkand
- Wider subject: Architectural ceramics of Central Asia
- Session languages: English and Arabic
The event may be relevant to visitors interested in books, Islamic art, Central Asian architecture, Samarkand or the use of ceramics in architectural design. Its bilingual format also provides the discussion in both English and Arabic.
Date, time and venue
The book club takes place on 28 September 2026 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.
Participation is listed from QAR 0, with registration available through the Museum of Islamic Art website.
