Mausoleum of Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh
The Mausoleum of Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh is located in the Sughd province of northern Tajikistan.
Site Description[]
Built on the grave of a saint, the mausoleum is a unique testament to Islamic Central Asian architecture. The Middle Ages period structure includes intricately carved ceilings, Koranic inscriptions, and mud-brick construction.[1]
World Heritage Status[]
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 9, 1999 in the Cultural category.[2]
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References[]
Mausoleum of "Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh" - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-04.
Categories:
- Tajikistani culture
- Historic sites in Tajikistan
- Mausoleums in Tajikistan