Who rests here
Saints · died 722 AH · Khiva
According to Iranica KHIVA, the city gained prominence at the beginning of the 18th century after the establishment of a shrine complex dedicated to Pahlavan Mahmud, a 14th-century saint, poet and wrestler who became Khiva's patron saint; UNESCO 543 lists the 'Mausoleum of Pahlavon Mahmoud' among the monuments of Itcha…
Full biography of Pahlavan Mahmud of Khwarazm (Puriya-yi Vali) →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)
How to get there
Located in: Khiva
Coordinates: 41.37690, 60.35940
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Sources
The information on this page is derived from the person's sourced record:
- Encyclopaedia Iranica
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Tentative Lists / Nomination Files
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Permanent ID: EA-Y-000754 · this address reaches the same record even if its name changes; use it when citing.