Zangi-Ata Mausoleum Complex
Zangiota maqbarasi
A Sufi saint's mausoleum complex on Tashkent's southwestern outskirts, reportedly ordered by Timur in the 14th century and an important place of pilgrimage.
Zangi-Ata, meaning “the Dark Saint,” was a Sufi sheikh of the 12th and 13th centuries and is regarded as the patron saint of the Tashkent region. His mausoleum complex was reportedly ordered by Timur in the late 14th century, and later generations added to it. The complex includes a mausoleum with a blue dome and a glazed-tile portal, a mosque, a madrasa, a minaret, and a spacious courtyard garden. Recent restoration has left the site clean and well kept. Nearby is the tomb of his wife, Anbar Bibi. It is a place of pilgrimage where local people come to pray for blessings, and families often picnic and pray here. Foreign visitors are relatively few, so it offers a glimpse of local faith. Admission is free, or a small donation is appreciated. Dress modestly, and women should wear headscarves. It is about 20 km from the city center, roughly 30–40 minutes by taxi, and can be combined with a half-day of city sightseeing in Tashkent.
Opening hours
Daily about 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Magic City Park
- State Museum of Applied Arts
- Kukeldash Madrasa
- Tashkent City Park
- Chorsu Bazaar
- Holy Assumption Cathedral
- Tashkent Metro
- Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre