Shrine of Khwaja Abd Allah

Shrine of Khwaja Abd Allah
The primary entrance iwan at the shrine that is semi-domed and five sided. The center wall of the portal possesses a door that leads to a dihliz.
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
SectSufism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMausoleum, shrine, and mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationGazur Gah, Herat, Herat Province
CountryAfghanistan
Location of the shrine in Afghanistan
Interactive map of Shrine of Khwaja Abd Allah
Coordinates34°22′29″N 62°14′26″E / 34.374756°N 62.240506°E / 34.374756; 62.240506
Architecture
ArchitectQavam al-din
TypeShrine
StyleTimurid
Completed
  • 1425 CE (built)
  • 2005 (restoration)
Specifications
DomeOne
Dome dia. (outer)9.7 m (32 ft)
ShrineOne: (Khwaja Abdullah Ansari)

The Shrine of Khwaja Abd Allah, commonly called the Shrine at Gazur Gah (or just Gazur Gah) and the Abdullah Ansari Shrine Complex, is the funerary compound of the Sufi saint Khwaja Abdullah Ansari. It is located at the village of Gazur Gah, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of Herat, in Afghanistan. The Historic Cities Programme of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture initiated repairs on the complex in 2005.