Gawhar Shad Mausoleum, Herat, Afghanistan

The Mausoleum of Gawhar Shad is located in the western corner of the Madrasa Gawhar Shad, Herat. It was completed in 1432 CE (835 AH). A year after completion Gawhar Shad's son Baysunghur was buried in the mausoleum. Gawhar Shad is believed to have been buried in the mausoleum, also seven princes from the Timurid period.

Wall pattern 1

This pattern is a variation of the same pattern found on the Ahmad Yassawi Complex.

Wall pattern from the Gawhar Shad Mausoleum

العبد يدبر

Wall pattern 2

This pattern is also found on the Ahmad Yassawi Complex.

Wall pattern from the Gawhar Shad Mausoleum

و الله يقدر

References

ArchNet - Gawhar Shad Mausoleum, Herat