Turkestan
The ancient city of Kazakhstan, Turkestan, is part of a historical tour of Kazakhstan by the company "ORIENT MICE".
Turkestan was originally a political and spiritual center for the Turkic-speaking people and was considered the capital of the Kazakh Khanate. He possesses over 1500 years of experience.
Pilgrims thought that a trip to the ancient city of Kazakhstan equated to a small hajj to Mecca.
In Turkestan is a massive mausoleum, which was built by Amir Temur in the tomb of the saint, Sheikh Khoja Ahmed Yassavi. This mausoleum is part of a historical tour of the city of Kazakhstan.
Sheik Khoja Ahmed Yassavi was a sacred man, as well as a popular writer, and in addition, a humanist in the entire Central Asian region. He was a profound pioneer of the Turks, who alluded to him as Hazrat (i.e., the Sultan).
Khoja Ahmed Yassavi Memorial Mausoleum is an unsurpassed masterpiece of its kind, which belongs to medieval architecture. It consists of numerous temples and palaces.
The height of the mausoleum is 44 meters, and the diameter of the central dome is equal to 22 meters. The central building of the memorial complex is made up of over 30 rooms and a variety of rooms.
In the main hall, there is a museum-pantheon. In addition, here is the most ambitious Muslim world cup for water, which is called the Tai Kazan. It was constructed from 7-alloy metal.
The tomb of Khoja Ahmed Yassavi is exceptionally exquisite in its style. Upon seeing it, the guests are impressed by the fine and expert work of the masters.
Notwithstanding the catacomb, the complex incorporates a bath with a hilvet, where at one time lived Hazrat. Additionally, the complex includes the underground home for thought, "Kumshik-ata", and a little tomb of one of the granddaughters of Timur Rabiya.
Sheik Khoja Ahmed Yassavi constructed a religious school in which he contemplated youth even from neighboring towns and areas.
To date, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is the most well-known destination among voyagers and is a piece of any authentic voyage through the city.
In fact, Turkestan has consistently been a focal point of training in Kazakhstan.
The most famous and well-preserved archaeological sites belong to the era of the Karakhanids (9th–12th century).
At this point, the Kazakh town prospered; it had established trade and Turkestan was included in the list of cities along the Great Silk Way.
A museum is another famous landmark in Turkestan, which is a part of a historical tour of the city. Due to its exhibits, it tells visitors about how the Mongols conquered the ancient city.
The Arystan Bab Mausoleum (12–20 centuries) is considered the most famous archaeological site. It was erected in honor of one of the saints, and to this day attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world. At present, there is a small hotel and a center for pilgrimage.
And if you pass by the city of 40 km, it will appear before your eyes as the ruins of the ancient city of Sauran. Its construction can be attributed to the 17th century. This city was once very well known along the Great Silk Road.
At the boundary of Ordabasy, now the nature reserve, Once, all the Kazakhs united to resist the Mongols who were trying to capture them.
Near Turkestan, many ancient monuments are part of the historic tour of Kazakhstan. For instance, the complex Appak-Ishan (villages Chahin), the mazar Domalak Ana (20th century), the mausoleum Baidibek-Ata (dedicated to a man who was able to unite all Kazakh people to fight against numerous invaders).
Our travel organization, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transportation and expert guides who will show you the most ancient city in Kazakhstan, as well as tell you the stunning stories of the engineering landmarks in the region of Turkestan.
