The source of Chashma-Ayub, according to the legends of sacred Bukhara, appeared by the will of Saint Job long before the Nativity of Christ. In those distant times, the inhabitants of these hot sands, dying of thirst, prayed to the Almighty to send them water and save them from drought. Their prayers were heard by Job, wandering through the lands of Bukhara. He struck the sun-scorched earth with his staff, and immediately a well with cool and crystal clear water appeared in it. People called their savior “Ayoub” in the Arabic manner.
Centuries passed before the master erected a building over the source, shaped like a prism, crowned with many domes of unprecedented beauty. The main one is like a double tent over a fairytale castle.
Built by the ruler of these lands, Arslankhan from the Karakhanid dynasty in the 12th century, the mausoleum still delights travelers from around the world. A true masterpiece of architecture - the holy spring Chashma-Ayub - highlights the pristine beauty of Bukhara. Without elaborate patterns and glaze on the domes, the attraction matches the image of an oriental girl, whose charm lies in naturalness and bewitching simplicity.
The architectural monument has seen a lot in its lifetime - its appearance was transformed by the best people, invited for reconstruction by the great Tamerlane in the 14th century. The appearance of Chashma-Ayub continued to change. Only the source itself remained unchanged - as at the beginning of centuries, it continued to heal people from various ailments, to fulfill the most secret dreams of those who are pure in soul and heart, who value not earthly riches, but heavenly gifts.
Today, like centuries ago, travelers who come to rest in ancient Bukhara rush to the Holy Spring in order to test its miraculous properties for themselves, and also learn the history of water supply in the region in the Water Museum located here.
In this holy place, as well as throughout the historical center of the beautiful city, literally everything breathes legends, the centuries-old wisdom of the people, their traditions and culture. Scientists born on this land found their eternal shelter on the territory of the mausoleum. One of the oldest burial places is the grave of the theologian Khoja-Hafiz Gunzhori.
Canaan Travel is ready, together with the guests of Uzbekistan and the ancient and beautiful city of Bukhara, to penetrate the secrets of Chashma-Ayub - the most mysterious architectural monument. Once in this holy place, do not forget to make a secret wish. After all, in order for even the wildest dream to come true, you must believe in it.