The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

Discover a curated guide to significant sacred places, pilgrimage traditions, architecture, documented history and practical visitor information across cultures and faith traditions.

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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.

Astana Baba

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.

Kyrk Gyz (Forty Girls) tradition

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.

Gaynarbaba (local holy-man tradition)