Khodja Doniyor Mausoleum, Religious mausoleum near Siab river, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Khodja Doniyor Mausoleum features a rectangular building with five domes, built from baked bricks along the eastern side of Afrosiab fortress.
The tomb holds significance as it reportedly contains remains of Prophet Daniel, which Amir Timur brought to Samarkand during his rule in the 14th century.
The mausoleum attracts pilgrims from three religions as Daniel is venerated in Islam as Doniyor, in Christianity as Daniel, and in Judaism as Daniyar.
Visitors need to remove shoes before entering the mausoleum and can access the site through marked paths along the Siab river in Samarkand.
The marble sarcophagus inside measures 18 meters in length and local tradition states that the tomb continues to increase in size over time.
Location: Samarkand
GPS coordinates: 39.67331,66.99451
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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