Mazar in the Arslanbob Valley
A unique monument of cult architecture from the 19th century is represented by the mazar in the Arslanbob valley. The mausoleum itself was destroyed in the 1960s, but the adjacent mosque still remains. The only evidence of the former decoration of the complex is a richly ornamented carved massive wooden door, the image of which is reproduced in the illustrations.
In plan, the mausoleum had the shape of an elongated rectangle with dimensions of 5.7 x 9.9 m. The walls are made of brick on a clay mortar, covered by a gable roof with a metal covering.
The portal of the mazar was richly decorated with plant and geometric ornamentation, executed in the technique of carving on clay and painted in white and blue colors. The portal, which protruded slightly forward, compositionally consisted of a niche covered by a skewed arch and two three-quarter columns. The design of the portal enriched it, making it more relief and plastic.
Currently, only the tombstone attributed to the mythical saint Arslan-Bob has survived, along with a nearby mosque from a later period with more modest decoration.
