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Islam sacred sites in Turkmenistan
Explore 12 sacred sites in Turkmenistan connected to Islam. Compare locations on the map and find respectful cultural and visiting guidance.
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Ak Ishan
Baharden, Ahal, Turkmenistan
In the hills west of Ashgabat, pilgrims have journeyed for over a century to the tomb of Ak Ishan, a Sufi saint who memorized the Quran by age twelve and served as advisor...
Askhab Mausoleums
Ancient Merv / Bayramaly, Mary Region, Turkmenistan
Askhab Mausoleums is a documented sacred site in Ancient Merv / Bayramaly, Mary Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Astana Baba Mausoleum Complex
Astana Baba, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan
Astana Baba Mausoleum Complex is a documented sacred site in Astana Baba, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Ayri-Baba Sacred Mountain
Koytendag, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan
Ayri-Baba Sacred Mountain is a documented sacred natural site in Koytendag, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Il-Arslan Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Il-Arslan Mausoleum is a documented sacred site in Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Kyz Bibi Mausoleum
Ancient Merv / Bayramaly, Mary Region, Turkmenistan
Kyz Bibi Mausoleum is a documented sacred site in Ancient Merv / Bayramaly, Mary Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Malik Ajdar Palwan Tomb
Kaka District, Ahal, Turkmenistan
Rising from the desert near the ancient Bronze Age mound of Ulug Depe, the Melik Ajdar Mausoleum honors a 12th-century wrestler and warrior-hero whose legendary size and...
Najm ad-Din al-Kubra Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Najm ad-Din al-Kubra Mausoleum is a documented sacred site in Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
Ancient Merv / Bayramaly, Mary Region, Turkmenistan
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum is a documented sacred site in Ancient Merv / Bayramaly, Mary Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum is a documented sacred site in Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Talkhatan Baba Mosque
Talkhatan, Mary Region, Turkmenistan
Talkhatan Baba Mosque is a documented mosque in Talkhatan, Mary Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
Turabek Khanum Mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Turabek Khanum Mausoleum is a documented sacred site in Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan, connected with Islam....
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