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3 sacred sites across 3 regions.
1 sites
Baharden, Ahal, Turkmenistan
Ak Ishan is a shrine of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.63560, 57.20987. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Ak Ishan is a shrine in the Ahal Region of Turkmenistan. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage-sites in the country. Ak Ishan is located 140 km west of Ashgabat. Ak Ishan is a popular place for worship also because the sanctuary is located 1.5 km from the famous balneological resort Archman. Patients of this resort tend to make a pilgrimage to the holy place. Located in Ahal welaýaty, Türkmenistan.
Kaka District, Kaka etraby, Turkmenistan
Malik Ajdar Palwan Tomb is a tomb of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.14839, 60.02660. Attributes: built, cultural. Located in Kaka etraby, Türkmenistan.
Mary, Mary Region, Turkmenistan
Hoja Ýusup Hemedany, Merv is a mausoleum of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.67867, 62.17064. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological, pilgrimage. Tradition: Islamic. Associated figure: Hoja Ýusup Hemedany. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Baýramaly etraby, Türkmenistan.
