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Prophet Daniel Mausoleum

Samarkand

🙏"one of the very few places where a Muslim, Christian and Jew come to pray"
🐿️"more hungry than afraid" — the prairie dog will model for bread
💧Natural spring nearby with supposed healing powers

An 18-meter tomb built for a body that refuses to stop growing: the Prophet Daniel's remains rest here, according to legend brought by Timur himself. Jews, Christians, and Muslims all make pilgrimages to this peaceful riverside spot, where a shamelessly snack-motivated prairie dog poses for photos by an ancient pistachio tree.

Interfaith pilgrimage site
Legendary 18-meter tomb
Timurid-era mausoleum
Healing spring waters
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