Khwaja Abdulla Shrine

The Shrine of Khwaja Abdulla is the final resting place of Sufi saint Khwaja Abdulla Ansari. It was built in 1428 A.D. in the village of Gazur Gah, Herat, Afghanistan. The shrine also has its name on the list of most beautiful historical sites in Afghanistan.

Timurid architectural characteristics can be found throughout the construction. The front has three entrances from the enormous polygonal bay, all of which are decorated in elaborate mosaic work. Despite the splendor of the decoration, the iwan walls were maintained rough. The brickwork is glazed turquoise and black in a chevron pattern and set in a 'banai style.' A window in each of the four recesses on each side illuminates the facade.

Address: Khaja Abdullah Ansari Rd, Herat, Afghanistan