The tomb (and the curse) of Tamerlane

The hall where Tamerlane is buried is gilded and decorated with arches and carved niches, which are also adorned. In the center lies Tamerlane’s black tomb, surrounded by the white tombs of his family members.

The curse associated with Tamerlane is very famous.
In 1941, the Soviets opened the tomb, and just three days later, Germany invaded the USSR. Stalin ordered the tomb to be sealed again, and after it was closed, the Russians managed to stop the Germans at Stalingrad.

Even earlier, in the 1700s, a Persian warlord tried to move the tomb, but it broke into two pieces, which was seen as a bad omen.

I took the photo from a safe distance—just in case!Read more