Muhammad ibn Zayd Memorial Mosque
Ancient Merv, Bayramaly, Mary Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A small but important medieval memorial mosque-mausoleum within Ancient Merv, documented as a pilgrimage stop.
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Askhabs Mausoleum Ensemble
Ancient Merv, Bayramaly, Mary Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A prominent Islamic memorial ensemble at Ancient Merv visited as both a heritage monument and pilgrimage site.
Khoja Yusuf Hamadani Mosque and Shrine
Ancient Merv, Bayramaly, Mary Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A major Sufi-associated shrine at Ancient Merv connected with the revered teacher Khoja Yusuf Hamadani.
Talkhatan Baba Mosque
Talkhatan, Mary Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A remarkably preserved late-11th-century Seljuk mosque near Merv, valued as both a masterpiece of architecture and a pilgrimage stop.
Buddhist Stupa and Monastery at Gyaur Kala
Gyaur Kala, Bayramaly, Mary Velayat, Turkmenistan Buddhism
Archaeological remains of a Buddhist stupa and monastery inside Gyaur Kala at UNESCO-listed Ancient Merv.
Gonur Depe
Gonur Depe, Mary Velayat, Turkmenistan
A major Bronze Age centre of Margiana where excavations revealed monumental buildings, temples and ritual complexes.
Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar
Sultan Kala, Bayramaly, Mary Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
The monumental Seljuk mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar at Ancient Merv, long visited by pilgrims and tourists.