Gebedshuizen in Tadzjikistan

Spiritual Heritage

This collection showcases Tajikistan's multifaceted religious history, spanning ancient Buddhist roots to modern Islamic and Orthodox Christian traditions. The list features the 4th-century Kushan-era stupa in Vrang, the Russian Orthodox St. Nicholas Cathedral in Dushanbe, and numerous Ismaili and Sunni shrines known as mazars. These sites represent a cross-section of the region's spiritual architecture, from high-altitude mountain shrines to grand urban mosques.

Spiritual Heritage — Kaart

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St. Nicholas Cathedral

St. Nicholas Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox church in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

B

Buddhist Stupa

A 4th-century stone stupa from the Kushan Empire, located on a hillside overlooking the Wakhan Valley.

C

Masidi omei markazii noiai Fajzobod

The central Friday mosque of the Fayzobod district, serving as a primary site for Sunni worship.

D

Mazar

A traditional Sunni Muslim shrine and pilgrimage site located in the mountainous Ayni region.

E

Mazar Shah Qambar-e Aftob

An Ismaili shrine in the village of Langar dedicated to Shah Qambar-e Aftob, a significant figure in Pamiri spiritual tradition.

F

Khojatou, Khajitob (Sulton Mazor)

A high-altitude Muslim shrine and pilgrimage site also known as Sulton Mazor.

G

Mazor Khoja Yoqub

A local Muslim shrine situated within the Zeravshan Valley.

H

Hazrati Burkh

The tomb of Sufi saint Hazrati Burkh Sarmasti Vali, a prominent spiritual landmark in the Gorno-Badakhshan region.

I

Novaa Mecet

A contemporary mosque located in the southern districts of Dushanbe.

J

Qalai Khusein Mosque

A local mosque serving the community of Qalai Khusein in the Rasht Valley.

K

Hazrati Aloviddini Guldasta

A religious site and shrine dedicated to Hazrati Aloviddini Guldasta.

L

Mecet Sari Mazor

A mosque and shrine complex located in the historic Sari Mazor area.

M

Majid

A Sunni mosque providing a place of worship for the local community in the Khatlon region.

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Mosque

A Sunni mosque in the Ayni district, providing 24-hour access for prayer.