Akobir Khoja tomb

Akobir Khoja tomb — an architectural monument in Bukhara. This tomb is located in the Chor Bakr architectural complex and was built in the 19th century. The tomb is included in the national list of immovable objects of Uzbekistan's material and cultural heritage.

Akobir Khoja tomb is situated opposite the courtyard of the Chor Bakr architectural complex. The entrance is not very large and is a small two‑leaf gate made of walnut wood. Two chambers were built from the wooden frame. Inside the tomb there is a special place for pilgrims to recite prayers and both sides consist of open arches. The tomb does not contain marble stones or graves. Historian Inobat Rajabova emphasizes that it is impossible to determine who is buried in this tomb. On the left side of the entrance door of the tomb the tomb of Ahmadi Taxtbozi Jo‘yboriy is preserved. According to his will his body was built outside the tomb. He is said to have spoken these words: “May a prayerful fatiha be recited for every passing truth of mine”.

After Uzbekistan gained independence, the chamber located on the right side of the tomb was restored, its interior parts were rebuilt and a small dome was constructed. The wooden frames in front of the gate were lifted, and the grave of Ahmadi Taxtbozi was uncovered. Another grave was found in front of the grave. However, there is no inscription in front of the grave. Both graves were restored. As a result of work carried out with specialists, the walls of the tomb were also restored. The Jo‘yboriy family endowed many lands for the Akobir Khoja tomb and, from the endowment funds, paid salaries to reciters. The tomb was built in Central Asian style.