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The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Turkestan

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Admire Persian miniature paintings and exquisite designs on façades of The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a World Heritage Site that's one of the largest and best-preserved architectural complexes of the Timurid period. An impressive turquoise dome, with ochre and blue patterns, makes this edifice a masterwork of architecture. Housing the tomb of the 12th century Sufi master, the complex was built from 1389 to 1405 by Tamerlane, whose death caused it to remain unfinished. Persian masters experimented with the style, which was later used in Samarkand. To visit The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi on your holiday in Turkestan, and find out what else Turkestan has to offer, use our Turkestan day trip planning website .

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By Нурлыбек И On January 23, 2018

Это святое место не только для мусульман. Оно свято само по себе,только потому, что там покоится великий святой, который знаменит не только своей верой но и знаменит своей учённостью. Это грандиозное ... more »

This is a sacred place not only for Muslims. It is Holy in itself, just because there lies a great Saint who is famous not only for their faith but also is famous for its uchjonnostju. This grandiose construction, especially impressive when entering the mausoleum itself, my personal feeling was, unreality, space depth. It was something from the world of fiction, when cost lift your eyes up and not something that you feel, and you feel really either in the ocean. Unreal feeling. Who was not very I advise to visit.

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By Alis S On December 15, 2017

44 meters height and 35 rooms of variouse sizes are located around the main Dome. Amaizing and huge construction implemented in 13-14th century. There are alos several historical buidlings located in ... more »
By こーじー京都 On December 3, 2017

カザフスタンの中央南部、トゥルキスタンの街にある廟。イスラムの伝道者アフメド・ヤサウィを祀っています。もともと小さな廟があったのですが、ティムールの命によりより大きな建物の建設が始まったものの、彼の死により未完に終わっています。それは、廟の正面に残る木製の足場から見て取れます。中に入るには女性はスカーフか帽子などで頭を隠す必要があります。中央のどデカイ窯が置かれた大広間の周りには応接室、礼拝堂、図... more »

The mausoleum is located in the central southern part of Kazakhstan and Turkistan. Islamic preacher Ahmed yasawi dedicated. Originally had a small temple, but began construction of buildings larger than life of Tamerlane, but over unfinished upon his death. It sees from a wooden scaffolding remain in front of the temple, you can. Inside, women hide their head in a scarf or hat. Salon Central throat big kiln was placed around the room, drawing room, Chapel, library, Ahmed yasawi mausoleum is located at the back. Went out with Ahmed yasawi's last training around the underground mosque, with a blue tiled dome Rabia Sultan Begum mosque, the old baths are filled with attractions, such as the city walls were rebuilt.

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By Mauro Couto On October 2, 2017

The highlight of Turkistan, very impressive and magnificent, inside not very beautiful, very simple and no good decorations as the outside of the building.

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By barish besimler On January 31, 2018

Holy place in Kazakhstan from Turkistan city.

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By Paula Amalfi On August 14, 2017

Great for a day trip from Shymkent.

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By TomTomato On April 3, 2017

A UNESCO world heritage site. With impressive attached sites and buildings.

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By Sergey Vernyayev On June 3, 2016

By all means try to get here if you travel through the region. It is the best memorial showing heritage of this people.

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