Mausoleum of Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh
Appearance
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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
[edit]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
[edit]This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 9, 1999, in the Cultural category.[2]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]Mausoleum of "Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh" - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-04.