Mausoleum of mane baba
The mausoleum is situated in a small village named Mane in Kahka region of Turkmenistan. It was built during the reign of Seljuk Empire in 11-12th centuries. This mausoleum was constructed over the grave of the famous follower of Sufism and great philosopher in Eastern literature Abu Said Maneyi who lived during the period of 968-1049. Approximate time of its construction estimated to be the middle of 11th century. From the early childhood Abu Said began his education. At the age of 12 he could already utter three thousand lines in Arabic language by heart. He studied in Mary and gained his education from famous people of that period Abu-Zahir and Abu-Fazil. There are lots of stories about Abu-Said’s experiences in his life.
One of them tells us when Abu-Said was the mosque in Nishapur, the famous erudite Abu-Ali Ibn Sina entered and joined people. They met each other and had conversation that lasted for three days. When Abu-Said was about to leave one person stopped him and asked “How did you like Ibn Sina?” He answered: “Ibn Sina knows everything that I see.” When the same question was given to Ibn Sina he answered: “Abu Said sees everything that I know”.
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