Ashyk Aydyn Pir

Last updated November 03, 2025

Ashyk Aydyn Pir is the patron saint of singers and bards, in Turkmen tradition.^[1]

Mausoleum

Aydyn Pir's mausoleum ( 41°52′32″N58°38′06″E / 41.875454°N 58.635048°E / 41.875454; 58.635048 ) is located in the Daşoguz region of Turkmenistan, north of Diyarbekir. It is venerated by thousands of Turkmen, esp. those in pursuance of a career in music; they sleep on its steps, hoping to meet Pir in their dreams.^[1]^[2]

References

1 2 Brummell, Paul (2005). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-84162-144-9.
↑ Turkmenistan: Arts from the Land of Magtymguly. Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution. 2013. p. 61. ISBN 9780972455718.

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[:052-1] 1 2 Brummell, Paul (2005). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-84162-144-9.

[2] Turkmenistan: Arts from the Land of Magtymguly. Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution. 2013. p. 61. ISBN 9780972455718.

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