Tomb of Tughlugh Timur Khan

　　   The Tomb of Tughlugh Timur Khan is situated in Zhaya Township, 38 kilometers northwest of Huocheng County in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is the mausoleum of Tughlugh Timur Khan, a descendant of Chagatai Khan, the second son of Genghis Khan (1162–1227). "Mazar," transliterated from Arabic, means "holy site" or "tomb."

　　   Tughlugh Timur Khan ascended the throne in 1346 and officially converted to Islam in 1354. He was the first Mongol khan in the Xinjiang region to embrace Islam and worked diligently to promote the religion during his reign. After his death in 1363, a grand mazar was built by his descendants to commemorate his legacy.

　　   The mazar is constructed entirely in the Arabic architectural style, featuring a square layout. The shrine has a brick-vaulted ceiling without wooden beams or pillars. The main entrance faces east and is arched, with inscriptions in Arabic on both sides praising the khan and his queen. The front wall of the mazar is adorned with over 20 geometric patterns and floral designs inlaid with purple, blue, and white glazed bricks.

　　   The Tomb of Tughlugh Timur Khan is one of the most renowned ancient Islamic structures in Xinjiang, with its main structure still well preserved. It serves as an important historical site for studying religious changes, ethnic relations, and architectural art in the Xinjiang region after the Yuan Dynasty, holding significant historical value. (National Cultural Heritage Administration)