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.
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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.
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.
Serakhs Baba Mausoleum
Serakhs, Serakhs Etrap, Ahal Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
An outstanding 11th-century mausoleum near Serakhs built over the tomb of the Muslim mystic Abu Fazl.
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.
Parau Bibi Shrine
Parau, Balkan Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A mountain shrine where women traditionally pray in connection with motherhood and childbirth.
Il-Arslan Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Velayat, Turkmenistan Islam
A distinctive 12th-century royal mausoleum built over the grave of Khorezmshah Il-Arslan.