The Turarbek Khanum Mausoleum, located in Kunya Urgench, is one of the most remarkable architectural monuments from the medieval period in Central Asia. It is an important historical structure, dedicated to Turarbek Khanum, a noblewoman from the ruling dynasty of the Khorezmshah period.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the mausoleum is the octagonal dome ceiling inside, featuring a stellar pattern and mosaic tilework that resembles a night sky. The sophisticated ornamentation is a rare example of Islamic geometric design and indicates the importance of the individual buried within.
Today, the Turarbek Khanum Mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage site, part of the larger archaeological complex of Kunya Urgench.
