Izmukshir
Historical place in Turkmenistan
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History
Zamakhshar was a prominent town of medieval Khwarazm.[1][3] It was the birthplace of Al-Zamakhshari, a Muslim polymath.[1]
Site
The ruins of the town is enclosed by a decaying wall; the southern gate survives alongside a mud-brick tower as does a gate of the northern wall.[1] Skeletal remains are visible across the ruins.[1] A twin-domed mausoleum adjacent to the walls is believed to be the resting place of Al-Zamakhshari — it attracts pilgrims.[1]
