Khoja Mashkhad Mausoleum

The Mausoleum of Khoja Mashkhad is located 6 km south of Shaartuz in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan.

Site description

The Mausoleum is a rare example of a pre-Mongol madrasah from the 11th and 12th Centuries.[1] Two large, domed structures are connected at the middle by a small arch, constructed of mud-brick. Due to the building materials used, the structure is prone to decay and is in need of conservation.[2]

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 9, 1999 in the Cultural category.[3]

Notes

  1. ↑ Mausoleum of "Khoja Mashkhad" - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
  2. ↑ Mausoleum of "Khoja Mashkhad" - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
  3. ↑ Mausoleum of "Khoja Mashkhad" - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

References

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