also Tarsus Grand Mosque. Uzbekistan Samarkand There is another claimed tomb of Daniel, located just outside Samarkand, Uzbekistan. According to the local legend, the Turkic conqueror Amir Timur attempted to conquer Syria for many years, but was unsuccessful. One of his ministers suggested it was because the saint from the biblical times, Daniel, was buried there. Timur then sent his army to where Daniel was entombed in Syria, and after a fierce fight with the Syrians, was able to take some of his remains back to Uzbekistan. It is also said that on the day Daniel was entombed a natural source of water sprung up at that spot, and it is believed by locals that its water has the power to heal. Morocco The shrine of Sidi Denaine, or Daniel, is located at Jorf El-Yhoudi in Morocco. The site is popular with Jews and Muslims. The grave is eight meters long. Each year after Mawlid, a huge feast is held at the site. See also Destruction of cultural heritage by ISIL References Jewish Encyclopedia bibliography: Jane Dieulafoy, At Susa, p. 131, New York, 1890; Driver, The Book of Daniel, p. xxi. Ancient Hebrew pilgrimage sites Jewish mausoleums Jews and Judaism in Persia and Iran Daniel Mausoleums in Iran Daniel (biblical figure) Buildings and structures in Khuzestan Province Susa