Mirzo Tursunzade Mausoleum

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

The monument was created in 1981, over the grave of the distinguished Tajik poet, Mirzo Tursunzade. The monument consists of three open books-pylons, decorated with light marble, personificating clear thoughts and deeds of the poet. The height of the central pylon is 13.5m, and two side ones are 12m high. The internal diameter of the tomb construction is 5.5m. There is a marble bust on the top of the central pylon. The tracery coupole crowns this vertical composition.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture