Hoja Doniyor Mausoleum

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The Old Testament prophet Doniyor, aka Daniel or Daniyar, is revered in three religions at once: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. His remains were brought to the city by Tamerlane. A mausoleum was built over the grave, there is a spring nearby, and an almond tree grows. It withered away, and then inexplicably came back to life. In 2001, the tomb together with other city sites was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.