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Burial Site Collection

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Mausoleum of Ismail Samanid (r

Mausoleum of Ismail Samanid (r. 892-907 AD), one of the earliest examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. One of the most celebrated buildings in the Islamic world

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Situated a short distance east of the Nile

Situated a short distance east of the Nile, the ancient pyramids of Meroe are an important burial ground of thirty kings, eight queens

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Pre 1900 burials at Mathers Creek on Louise Island, Haida Gwaii

Pre 1900 burials at Mathers Creek on Louise Island, Haida Gwaii. thought to be of persons who had lived in the village of Clue

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Interior of Shah-i-Zinda shrine complex

Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Interior of Shah-i-Zinda shrine complex

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Shah-i-Zinda, Tomb Street of 11 Mausoleums, local women enter a mausoleum

Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Shah-i-Zinda, Tomb Street of 11 Mausoleums, local women enter a mausoleum

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum built circa 1370 AD

Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum built circa 1370 AD. the entrance portal is 25 metres high and leads to an inner chamber topped by a dome

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Viking Ale Stenar Burial site

Viking Ale Stenar Burial site, Kaseberga, Sweden

Background imageBurial Site Collection: The Kalan Mosque

The Kalan Mosque. Built in 1121-22AD during the reign of the Kharakhanid ruler Arslan Khan Muhammed

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Uzbek men sit outside The Kalan Mosque

Uzbek men sit outside The Kalan Mosque. Built in 1121-22AD during the reign of the Kharakhanid ruler Arslan Khan Muhammed

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Gur-e Mir mausoleum

Gur-e Mir mausoleum, commissioned by Timur for his grandson and heir Muhammed Sultan who died campaining in 1404. In 1405 Timur too died and was placed in Gur-e Mir along with other princes

Background imageBurial Site Collection: Jehangirs Mausoleum

Jehangirs Mausoleum. Built in 1637 AD by his son, Shah Jahan, the marble and sandstone tomb of the Mughal emperor is decorated with pietra dura

Background imageBurial Site Collection: The three mausolea at Uzgen

The three mausolea at Uzgen, Kharakhanid period, constructed (left to right) circa 1152, 1013 and 1186 AD

Background imageBurial Site Collection: When the wealthy and important head of a Himba lineage dies

When the wealthy and important head of a Himba lineage dies, up to 20 oxen will be killed at his funeral. After slaughter


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