Turabek Khanum Mausoleum, Timurid mausoleum in Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan
The Turabek Khanum Mausoleum features two chambers with a central domed hall, decorated with detailed mosaics and architectural patterns throughout its structure.
Built in 1370 during the Golden Horde period, this mausoleum served as the final resting place for Turabek Khanum, a significant figure in the region.
The mausoleum's design incorporates Islamic architectural elements and celestial patterns, reflecting the spiritual and artistic values of medieval Central Asia.
Visitors can access the mausoleum within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Konye-Urgench, which contains several other historical monuments from the 11th century.
The structure's dome integrates geometric patterns and mathematical precision, demonstrating advanced engineering capabilities of 14th-century Timurid builders.
Location: Köneürgenç etraby
Official opening: 1370
Architectural style: Timurid architecture
Address: 846P+FR5, Köneürgench, Turkmenistan Köneürgench
GPS coordinates: 42.31120,59.13720
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
Turkmenistan features diverse natural sites and monuments: the Darvaza crater with its perpetual fire, ancient sites of Merv and Nisa, ornate mausoleums, Kow-Ata underground lake, Yangykala canyon with colorful cliffs, the Kopet Dag mountains, and the Karakum desert. The capital Ashgabat showcases contemporary architecture in white marble.
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