Amanisha Khan Memorial Hall Visit Guide
The Connoisseur of Twelve Muqam
The Amani Shahan Memorial Hall stands next to the old city of Shache, commemorating the Yarkand princess who organized the Twelve Muqam. Inside the hall, her musical world is recreated with scores, instruments, and sculptures. After visiting, you can go to a teahouse in the old city to listen to a Meshrep performance, completing the cultural experience of Shache.
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Destination Details
Armanisahan was born in the 16th century and was the queen consort of the Yarkand Khanate. She oversaw the organization of scattered folk Muqam suites and is regarded as a key figure in the history of Uyghur music. The memorial hall itself also carries the aesthetic of an Islamic garden, with a quiet courtyard.
Visiting Highlights
- Highlights: Exhibition of Muqam scores and instruments, display of the queen's life
- Time: About 40 minutes, often visited on the same day as the old town of Shache
- Suggested combination: Old town of Shache, Ayiwank residential houses, forming a half-day cultural route in Shache
Some sections inside the hall are dimly lit, so get close to see the instrument details. Please respect the rules regarding recordings of music performances.
