Saparmurat Haji Mosque
Gokdepe, Gokdepe Etrap, Ahal Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A memorial mosque at the historic Geokdepe fortress site, combining Muslim worship with national remembrance.
The World’s Sacred Places
Sacred Places
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Sacred Places
Browse Sacred Places selected for Templestan’s public collection.
Church of St. Alexander Nevsky
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Christianity
Ashgabat’s historic Russian Orthodox church dedicated to St. Alexander Nevsky and home to several revered relics and icons.
First Bahá’í House of Worship (Former Site), Ashgabat
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Bahá’í Faith
The former Ashgabat site of the world’s first Bahá’í House of Worship, completed in 1908 and demolished in 1963.
Astana Baba Sacred Complex
Astana-baba village, Lebap Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A layered medieval pilgrimage complex in Lebap Velayat where ziyarat continues to be performed.
Kyrk Gyz Sacred Grotto
Khojapil area, Koytendag Etrap, Lebap Velayat, Turkmenistan
A sacred grotto in Koytendag where pilgrims attach ribbons with clay to the ceiling while making wishes.
Gaynarbaba Spring and Shrine
Garlyk, Koytendag Etrap, Lebap Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A sacred spring near Garlyk with a nearby burial place associated in local tradition with the holy man Gaynarbaba.
Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque
Gypjak, Turkmenistan Islam
A large national mosque complex at Gypjak, used for congregational worship, Quran recitation and major sadaqah observances.
Ashyk Aydyn Pir Mausoleum
Ruhubelent Etrap, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A pilgrimage mausoleum in Ruhubelent Etrap traditionally revered by Turkmen musicians, singers and other creative people.
Ysmamyt Ata Sacred Complex
Eshretgala, Gorogly Etrap, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A major medieval sacred complex near Gorogly that attracts pilgrims from Turkmenistan and abroad.
Gozli Ata Shrine
Balkan Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A major Sufi-associated pilgrimage site in the dramatic desert-and-canyon landscape of Balkan Velayat.
Mashad Ata Mosque-Mausoleum
Mashad Necropolis, Balkan Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A medieval mosque-mausoleum and important sanctuary in the Mashad necropolis near Ancient Dehistan.
Seyit Jemaletdin Mosque Ruins
Anev, Ahal Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
The ruined 15th-century “House of Beauty” at Anev, celebrated for its polychrome decoration and exceptional paired-dragon imagery.