Pahlavan Mahmoud mausoleum

mausoleum, Khiva, Uzbekistan

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The Pahlavan Mahmoud mausoleum is located in Khiva, Uzbekistan, within the historic Ichan-Kala (Royal Court) area. This mausoleum was built to honor Pahlavan Mahmoud, a revered poet and wrestler considered Khiva's protector.1

The structure, rebuilt between 1810 and 1825, is a significant example of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. It is part of a royal burial ground and features domed tombs and intricate tiling. Khiva itself is known for its well-preserved Islamic architecture, with many palaces, mosques, and madrasahs dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Ichan-Kala, where the mausoleum is situated, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990.1

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…revered as Khiva’s protector, the Pahlavan Mahmoud mausoleum (rebuilt 1810–25) is usually considered the most impressive building in the Ichan-Kala. The centre of a royal burial ground, it features a number of domed tombs and exquisitely patterned tiling. The Tash Khauli (1830–38; “Stone Palace”) is especially notable for its harem…
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…revered as Khiva’s protector, the Pahlavan Mahmoud mausoleum (rebuilt 1810–25) is usually considered the most impressive building in the Ichan-Kala. The centre of a royal burial ground, it features a number of domed tombs and exquisitely patterned tiling. The Tash Khauli (1830–38; “Stone Palace”) is especially notable for its harem…
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