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09-SEP-2018 Tim Betts

Tomb, Shayhantaur Memorial Complex, Tashkent

The years 1279-1300 are engraved on the tomb, and the sign in this mausoleum says:

Rules of Visiting Holy Place

1. It is recommended to visit separately by men and women, follow order and line.

2. On visiting shrines in all religions it is necessary to cover shoulders and legs. Kindly wear appropriate clothes and headdress which would be genuine politeness and respect to the Sacred and delicate courtesy to national culture.

3. It is prohibited to step and sit on tombs. Speak …

I couldn’t find much information on this memorial complex (although there are lots of pictures online), except that it includes two mausoleums, one dating to the 14th century, and a relatively new mosque.

Shayhantaur Memorial Complex, Tashkent, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield24-Sep-2018 01:22
Very interesting. What is the white cloth for?
Blandine Mangin22-Sep-2018 14:50
very nice !v
Tom Munson22-Sep-2018 14:45
Nice work, Tim.
Milan Vogrin22-Sep-2018 14:42
Very nice image. Luckily, you been allowed to take photo.
Jim Coffman22-Sep-2018 13:54
Another fine image from the DXO!