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.
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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.
Il-Arslan Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A distinctive 12th-century royal mausoleum built over the grave of Khorezmshah Il-Arslan.
Ibn Hajib Mausoleum and Madrasa Complex
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A medieval mausoleum-mosque-madrasa complex in Kunya-Urgench that remains especially respected by pilgrims.
Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
The royal mausoleum of Khorezmshah Tekesh, one of the major pre-Mongol monuments of Kunya-Urgench.
Mausoleum of Najm al-Din Kubra
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
The principal Sufi pilgrimage shrine of Najm al-Din Kubra in Kunya-Urgench.
Turabek Khanum Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A 14th-century architectural masterpiece in Kunya-Urgench associated with the princess Turabek Khanym.