Khoja Doniyor Mausoleum
Xo'ja Doniyor maqbarasi
A long mausoleum said to hold the remains of the prophet Daniel, with a sarcophagus about 18 metres long. It is a pilgrimage site for Muslims, Christians and Jews alike.
The mausoleum lies northeast of the old Afrasiyab site, on the bank of the Siab River. Legend says that Timur brought Daniel's remains from Persia and buried them here. Another legend claims the body is still growing, which is why the stone coffin is about 18 metres long. The existing five-domed building was restored in the early 20th century. Below the hill is a spring regarded as holy, and a pistachio tree said to have died and come back to life. Entry is free or by donation. Dress conservatively, and women need to cover their heads. It is about 4 kilometres from Registan, a 10-minute taxi ride, and can be combined with the Ulugh Beg Observatory and the Afrasiyab Museum.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Afrasiyab Site & Museum
- Ulugh Beg Observatory
- Shah-i-Zinda
- Hazrat Khizr Mosque
- Siyob Bazaar
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Imam al-Maturidi Mausoleum
- Chorsu (Samarkand)