Mausoleum of Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh

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The Mausoleum of Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh (Tajik: Мақбараи Ҳазрати Шоҳ, romanized: Maqbarai Hazrati Shoh) 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.

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 9, 1999, in the Cultural category.

Key facts

Type
mausoleum
Part of
list of World Heritage Sites in Northern and Central Asia
Heritage status
Tentative World Heritage Site

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The text on this page comes from: Mausoleum of Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh (en.wikipedia.org), as of 3 May 2026

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