Saint Daniel's Tomb
Saint Daniel's Tomb
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Mer C
8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Not much to see but a long grave under a roof. 25'000 Som was too much for that imo. I understand that it might be a special place for religious visitors, but for sightseeing purposes this is nothing interesting at all. Or maybe I am just spoiled from all the crazy beautiful buildings in Samarkand...
Written June 19, 2022
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Nuwanda
2,470 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
The archaeological site is accessed after a rather short staircase. The enormous sarcophagus containing the remains of the prophet is located inside a mausoleum whose only access is represented by a small door from which one can only lean out a few centimeters. The historical and religious value is fine, but the visitor is left with very little.
Written May 4, 2024
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LondonE3Traveller
London, UK2,521 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Nice park area around the site. Tomb is small so probably only need a few minutes to look around. I’d suggest only visiting if you’re passing, or if you have a longer stay in Samarkand.
Written August 4, 2023
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Igor Alexeev
Moscow, Russia130,525 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Mausoleum of Khoja Doniorn is located on the outskirts of the ancient settlement of Afrasiab, in a nice park on the banks of the Siab River. According to legend, the mausoleum contains the relics of the biblical prophet Daniel (Doniyor), revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims. On the territory of the complex, one cannot help but pay attention to the holy spring, over which the sardoba is built, as well as to the pistachio tree, which is five hundred years old. Well, that's what they say... Entrance ticket - 25,000 UZS.
Written February 17, 2024
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Calota1
London, UK31 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
The building is 12 meters long and 6 meter wide and houses the 10 meter long Tomb with the relic of the Old Testament Prophet of St Daniels the guardian of wealth and prosperity. The sarcophagus is made of white marble. The head of the tomb have Arabic and Persian inscription covered in green prayer rag embroidered with gold threads. It’s believe that St Daniels corpse grows inside the tomb. A place of pilgrimage and devotion women wishing to have children. For the legend alone this place is interesting and can arouse curiosity!
Written June 22, 2018
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Peter S
Hillsborough, UK105 contributions
Nov 2019
Possibly it was a communications failure on the part of our guide, but the idea of a tomb being extended to accommodate an ever-lengthening bone did not seem credible. The failure to admit of any doubt as to the truth of the legend did not encourage confidence in its veracity. But a pleasant setting.
Written November 15, 2019
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brienanni
Kita, Mali252 contributions
Sept 2019
I missed the spiritual aspect of the monuments here in Samarkand, with all the shops it might seem that this is what it's all about. The prophet Daniel's tomb is a nice way to make up for that, here spirituality is all what drives people to come, since there is not much to see. I liked just sitting in front of the tomb and hearing the prayer chants.
Written September 16, 2019
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42BorlacePG42
Taunton, UK9 contributions
Sept 2018
This is one of several burial places claimed for Daniel. This is the same Daniel as found in the Bible. In Islam he is revered as a saint. He has a very elongated coffin due to his holiness.
Written January 5, 2019
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justineke3
Myans, France41 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Daniel's tomb was a pleasant walk from the Registan. I believe it is about 2/3 kilometres. It is in a perfect setting. Interestingly to see he is so revered by the Muslim people, I was not aware of this.
Written May 17, 2018
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Frank A
San Francisco171 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
Learning the story of St Daniel as a child, it was highlight to visit his tomb. Worth a visit, it is being spruced up for tourism with newly planted trees and bushes.
Written May 22, 2015
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