Yusuf Hamadani Complex
Hoja Ýusup Hemedany
The 12th-century mausoleum and mosque of Sufi master Hoja Yusuf Hamadani, one of Turkmenistan’s most sacred pilgrimage sites.
Hamadani was an important master of Sufism in Central Asia, and his disciples founded orders including the Naqshbandi. The mausoleum sits north of Sultan Kala. After several rebuilds it is now a mosque complex with a blue dome, a large pilgrim hostel and courtyards. The religious atmosphere is strong here: dress modestly, remove your shoes, and ask permission before taking photos. It can be visited together with the other ruins within Sultan Kala.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Shahriyar Ark
- Sultan Kala
- Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar
- Erk Kala
- Askhab Mausoleums
- Gyaur Kala
- Great and Lesser Kyz Kala
- Merv Ice Houses