Sultan-Epe
Сұлтан-Епе
An underground mosque and cemetery honoring the patron saint of sailors and merchants, overlooking a canyon above the Caspian Sea.
Sultan-Epe is venerated as the patron saint of seafarers and merchants. This pilgrimage site includes an underground mosque carved into the rock, the saint's tomb and surrounding ancient cemeteries, set among limestone canyons and steppe, with views of the Caspian Sea. It is smaller than Shakpak-Ata but sees fewer visitors and feels more tranquil. It lies on the Tupkaragan Peninsula, about 25 km from Fort-Shevchenko, reached by dirt road. Please respect the pilgrims and keep your voice down during your visit.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Shakpak-Ata Underground Mosque
- Torysh Valley of Balls
- Koshkar-Ata Necropolis
- Fort-Shevchenko
- Mangystau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Aktau Caspian Embankment
- Aktau Lighthouse
- Sherkala Mountain