Sacred Place

Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum

Place type
Sacred Place
Elevation
102 m

Field notes

The field account

This mausoleum is one of the most beautiful places in Khiva. Pahlavon Mahmud was a philosopher, a poet and legendary wrestler who became the patron saint of Khiva. His tomb was rebuilt in 1326 AD. Pahlavon Mahmud's tomb is in a Persian style room and covered with the finest tile Khiva.

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Where it sits