Sacred places of Turkestan – Pilgrimage in Turkestan –
The mausoleum of Rabia Sultan Begim is a monument of medieval architecture (XV century), a place of pilgrimage in the city of Turkestan, a sacred place. The front part of the 5-room mausoleum is made in the form of a high arch with a pointed end. The central part of the mausoleum is covered with a dome mounted on a high cylindrical drum.
Rabia Sultan Begim (1430 — 1495) was the daughter of the scientist astronomer Ulugbek, the dynasty of Amir Temur.
Rabia was a very cunning and beautiful woman, she was loved by many men, among them dancers, musicians.
How to get there
The mausoleum of Rabigi Sultan Begim is located in the city of Turkestan, part of the Azret Sultan Museum Reserve. It is located 60 meters from the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. GPS coordinates: 43°17'49"N 68°16'19"E
Mausoleum of Rabigi Sultan Begim in Turkestan
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