Makhtumkala

Makhtumkala or Magtymgala is a riverside village in Turkmenistan.

Site
At the western perimeter of the village is the Mausoleum of Makhtum — a rectangular structure (c. 14th-15th century) with a tin-domed roof and an entrance, flanked with niches. It remains inaccessible to tourists.

About 14 km east of the village, a trek leads to the Kozhdemir (var. Gochedmir) Waterfalls (38.45532°N, 56.54336°W).

Wildlife
Snow leopards were spotted in 1970. Common noctules are seen.