Chashma-Ayub

In the heart of Central Asia, there are numerous sites believed to have been visited by saints many centuries ago. One such revered site is the Chashma-Ayub well, which translates to «Saint Job’s Source.» According to legend, the biblical prophet Job visited this land and, seeing the suffering of the people due to water scarcity in the desert, struck the ground with his stick. Miraculously, a source of crystal-clear water sprang forth at that very spot.

The local people hold a strong belief that the water from this source possesses healing properties. To honor this miraculous event, a mausoleum was constructed over the well. The Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is architecturally unique, shaped like an oblong prism. The structure is crowned with various domes, each differing in form. The main building, which houses the source, features a distinctive double dome with a conical «cap.»