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Sacred places of Kazakhstan
Canyons and lakes, mausoleums and ancient cities of the Great Steppe. The project's aim is simple: every Kazakh, wherever in the world they live, should grow up knowing what makes their ancestral homeland sacred.
No land compares to your native land, no people to your own people.— Kazakh proverb
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Charyn Canyon
Cliffs 150–300 m high
Kolsai Lakes
1,800–2,650 m above sea level
Khan Tengri
Over 7,000 m high
Belukha
Highest peak of the Altai · 4,506 m
Lake Alakol
Fed by more than 15 rivers
Okzhetpes
Burabay · Kokshetau Upland
Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve
120 km from Astana · Ramsar List
Tamgaly Petroglyphs
More than 5,000 petroglyphs · UNESCO
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
14th century · UNESCO, 2003
Ancient city of Otrar
1st–18th centuries · homeland of al-Farabi
Beket Ata Mosque
Ogylandy · underground mosque
Ulytau
The heart of the Kazakh land
Zhidebai-Borili
Abai's house museum
Baiterek
97 m high
Berel Kurgans
More than 70 burial mounds · Saka period
Konyr Aulie Cave
Bayanaul · 3 km from Lake Zhasybay
Tamshybulak
Kapal village · healing spring
Esik Kurgans
Where the "Golden Man" was found
Former Muslim School
The monument represents provincial building, which is one of the peculiar examples of wooden architecture of the late…
Monument to the Holodomor victims of 1932-1933
Located in the old historical part of the city, in one of the main tourist centers of the capital - at the…
Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Cathedral
The Konstantin-Elena Church is located on the Republic Avenue.
"Kazakh Yeli" Monument
The memorial complex "Kazakh country" is the first monumental monument in history dedicated to the historical destiny…
Museum-House of Akhmet Baytursynuly
The cultural and scientific address dedicated to the life and career of Akhmet Baitursynov is located at the junction…
Mausoleum of Rayimbek Batyr
The mausoleum of the hero is located on Raiymbek Batyr Avenue in Almaty. Raimbek Tukeeuly (1705-1785) - hero, commander.
The Mausoleum of Bespakyr
Bespakyr mausoleum is a unique religious monument of Kazakhstan, built in the 30s of the XIX century.
Bytygay Mausoleum
It is located in Korgalzhyn district of Akmola region in 2 km east of the village of Korgalzhyn, on the left bank of…
Mausoleum of Olzhabay Tolebayuly
The mausoleum of Olzhabay batyr is located near Olzhabay village of Ereymentau district of Akmola region.
Mausoleum of Uali Khan
Uali khan (1781-1821) was the khan of the Middle Zhuz.
Burial Place of Victims of Political Repression in Zhanalyk Populated Place
The memorial complex, located in the village of Zhanalyk, Talgar district of Almaty region, is a place for victims of…
The Mausoleum of Kapal Batyr
Kapal Batyr was an outstanding commander during the reign of his brothers Tauekel and Esim khans, who lived in the…
Mausoleum of Nauryzbay Batyr Kuttymbetuly
The mausoleum is located south of Targap village of Zhambyl district of Almaty region on the road to the main hero…
Balgasyn Cemetery
Balgasyn is an ancient burial ground preserved from the Middle Ages, a monument of architecture.
Mausoleum of Botagoz Batyr
Botakoz batyr, daughter of Tama Eset Kokiuly, daughter-in-law of Azhibai bi, lived in (1719-1747).
Doszhan Ishan Mosque
Doszhan Ishan Mosque is located in Temir district of Aktobe region.
Duysenbi Akhun Mosque
Duysenbi Imashuli (1865-1920) was a literate man who was fluent in Arabic, a mullah, he was aware of Russian and…
Mausoleum of Zhanys Bi
Zhanys bi Sygaiuly (1769-1867) is a famous bi, one of the most regarded people.
Isatai Hazrat Mosque
Isatai Hazrat Mosque is a monument located 7 km south-east of Zhaysanbay aul, Irgiz district, Aktobe region.According…
Historical and Architectural Complex of Keruen Palace
The caravanserai (mosque, shops, house of the fair committee, further complex) is located in the center of Oil…
The Oiyl Mosque
The Oiyl Mosque, one of the oldest and unique temples in Aktobe region.It was built in 1893.
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque (early twentieth century) is a complex of mosques, madrassas and houses.
The Mausoleum of Sundet
Sundet mausoleum (second half of the XIX century) is one of the octagonal, helmet-shaped architectural monuments.
Toleubulak Petroglyphs
This complex is one of the archeological monuments of the ancient Stone Age of Kazakhstan.
Memorial Complex “Khan Molasy” (Abulkair Khan, XVIII century)
Khan's tomb is a Kazakh cemetery that appeared in the XVIII century.
Kulshan Ata Underground Mosque
It is located 67 km east of Kulsary, Zhylyoi district, Atyrau region.
Mausoleum of Murat Monkeuly
The burial place of the poet Murat Monkeuly is located 3 km northeast of Zharsuat aul of Inder district of Atyrau…
Onai Ata Mausoleum
The mausoleum is located on the Atyrau-Makat highway in Atyrau region, 60 km from the aul of Makat.According to…
Battle of Batyrbaybarak Kudaikululy
The mausoleum is located in Baibarak cemetery, 16 km from Bazarsholpan village of Akzhayik district of West Kazakhstan…
Historical Complex “Bokei Ordasi”
The historical-museum complex “Bokei Ordasy” is located in the village of Khan Ordasy, Bokei Ordasy district, 550 km…
The Mausoleum of Hazrat Zhumagazy (Dadem Ata)
The mausoleum is located in Karaoba, Toganas rural district, Syrym district, West Kazakhstan region.
Mausoleum of Kuishi Mamen Muratuli
The mausoleum of Kuishi Mamen Muratuli is located in Pyatimar aul of Zhanakala district of West Kazakhstan region.
Kozhantai Hajji Mosque
The mosque is a sacred place located in Zhalpaktal village of Kaztalov district of West Kazakhstan region.
Kyz Aulie Spring
Kyz Aulie spring is located in the Karaagash forest near the village of Aksuat, Shyngyrlau district, West Kazakhstan…
Uki Bi Mausoleum
Uki Bi is a prominent figure in the socio-political life of the Younger Zhuz, an active participant in the affairs of…
Shalkar Lake
Lake Shalkar is one of the natural monuments of the Ural region.
Mausoleum of Baizak Mambetuli
The mausoleum of Baizak Mambetuli is located on a hill on the border of Dikhan and Sarykemer rural districts of Baizak…
Karakozha Mosque
Karakozha Mosque is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments in the Talas region. It was built in 1909.
Merke-Zhaisan Turkish Customs Complex
Zhambyl region is located 37 km from Merke district.
Mausoleum of Agybay Konyrbayuli
The mausoleum of Agybay Batyr is located in the valley of the river Bosaga, near the mountain Tayatkan-Shunak…
The Mausoleum of Ayakkamyr
Ayakkamyr mausoleum is one of the most important monuments of Central Kazakhstan in the late IX-XII centuries.
Mausoleum of Baigozy Naimantaiuly
Koktynkol village, 50 km north-west of Akadyr village, Shet district, Karaganda region, near Zhylandy subdivision.
Mausoleum of Bolgan Ana
The mausoleum is one of the most outstanding monuments of the Golden Horde period (XIV-XV) in Central Kazakhstan, the…
Mosque of Dulygaly
Dulygaly mosque is located in Ulytau district of Karaganda region, on the river Ashyly, 135 km from the village of…
Mausoleum of Zhuban Ana
Zhanaarka district of Karaganda region is an architectural monument of the XI century, located on a hill on the right…
Sagana of Makat
Sagana, built for Makat Sarzhanuli, is an architectural monument of Central Kazakhstan, built in the early ХІХ and…
Mausoleum of Tattimbet Kazangapuly
Karaganda region is located in the valley between the Babaly and Arkalyk mountains, along the North River in the…
The Mausoleum of Shanyshkyly Berdykozha
The mausoleum of Shanyshkyly Berdykozha is located in Temirshi aul of Karkaralinsk district of Karaganda…
Mausoleum of Shortanbay Kanayuly
The mausoleum of Shortanbay is located 6 km south-west of Aksu Ayuly aul of Shet district.
White Mosque
The religious object is located on Al-Farabi Avenue, Kostanay.A building called the Muslim Mosque or Akmeshit dates…
Mausoleum of Abdigappar Zhanbosynuli
The mausoleum is located near the aul of Zhanakala, Amangeldy district, Kostanay region.
Saint Nickolsky Church
The church is located in Presnogorkov aul of Uzunkol district of Kostanay region.Preserved in the territory of North…
The Mausoleum of Baymyrza Saint Tenizbayuli
The mausoleum of Saint. Baimyrza Tengizbayuli is one of the sacred places in Zhangeldin district of Kostanay region.
Mausoleum of Barak Zhanuzakuly (Karabaluanuli)
The mausoleum of this hero is located 10 km from Sarykol district of Kostanay region.
Mausoleum of Zhauke Nazargululi
The mausoleum of Zhauke Batyr is located in Sarytogai aul of Amangeldy district of Kostanay region.
Kutan Aulie Atalykuli Mausoleum
The mausoleum is a religious object located near the aul of Amantogai, Amangeldy district, Kostanay region, near the…
Mausoleum of Mirzhakyp Dulatuly
The mausoleum of the outstanding Kazakh educator, public figure, poet, writer Mirzhakyp Dulatuli (1885-1935) was built…
Mausoleum of Satybaldy Ishan Gabdollauly
The mausoleum of Satybaldy Ishan is located in Amangeldy aul, Amangeldy district, Kostanay region.The mausoleum was…
Mausoleum of Bukharbai Estekbayuli
The mausoleum of Bukarbai Batyr is located 21 km northeast of Karaketken aul of Zhalagash district of Kyzylorda region.
The Mausoleum of Zhankozha Nurmukhameduli
It is located in Aiteke bi village of Kazaly district of Kyzylorda region.
Mausoleum of Okshi Ata
It is located at 20 crossings of Shieli district of Kyzylorda region, at the railway junction 7 km from the aul of…
Christ Savior Church
The church is located on I. Toktybayev Street in Kyzylorda.
The Mausoleum of Baluaniyaz Musirepuli
The mausoleum of Baluaniyaz Musrepuli is located 100 km east of the village of Senek, Karakiya district, Mangistau…
Mausoleum of Barak Satybaldyuly
The mausoleum is located in Beineu district of Mangistau region.
Dosan Tazhiuli Mausoleum
It is located in Karatobe cemetery, 15 km south-east of Shebir village, Mangistau district, Mangistau region.
The Mausoleum of Isa Tlenbayuli
The mausoleum is located in the cemetery "Sarykyz" in Alatorpa, 20 km east of the village Shetpe, Mangistau district…
Korkembay Akhun Mosque
Akhun Mosque is located 40 km south-west of Beineu aul, Beineu district, Mangistau region.
Kyzylkala Town
Mangistau region is located 20 km north-west of the village Shetpe, on the banks of the Akmysh spring.
Makhtum Baba Mosque
Makhtum Baba Mosque is a complex located 25 km east of Fort Shevchenko, Tupkaragan district, Mangistau region.
Mausoleum of Arystan Bab
It is located near the village of Shauldir, Otyrar district, South Kazakhstan region.
Mausoleum of Gaukhar Ana
South Kazakhstan region is located 4 km south of Turkestan, 400-500 meters to the left of the highway Turkestan…
Mausoleume of Yessym Khan
Yessym Khan Mausoleum is an architectural monument of the XVII century, located 12 m south of the western tower of the…
Kazygurt Mountain Complex
The complex is located 35 km south of Shymkent, the center of the South Kazakhstan region.
Koshkar Ata Mausoleum and Spring
Koshkar Ata mausoleum and spring are located on the river Koshkar Ata in Shymkent.According to legends, a boy named…
Kyzyr Tower
The center of Turkestan region is located in Shymkent, on the river Sayramsu. The tower was built in the X century.
Mausoleum of Maryam
The mausoleum is located in Shymkent, the center of Turkestan region.
Nicolski Church
The church is located in Shymkent, the center of Turkestan region.
Sozak Town
The center of Suzak district of South Kazakhstan region is located 70 km from Sholakkorgan, on the northern slope of…
Great Kyluet
The Great Kyluet is a historical place associated with the life of Hodja Ahmed Yassavi, an underground place, the…
Mausoleum of Haknazar Khan
Haknazar's mausoleum is located 6 km south of Suzak aul, Suzak district, South Kazakhstan region.
Shymkent Town
It is located in the southern part of Shymkent on a high place between the rivers Badam and Koshkar-Ata.Chronological…
Ismailata Architectural Complex
Ismail Ata architectural complex of XI-XV centuries is located in Turbat aul of Kazygurt district of South Kazakhstan…
Sypatay Batyr Mausoleum
Sipatai Alibekuli (1781-1868) is a member of the Dulat tribe of the Great Zhuz.
Nurpeis Hazrat Mosque
The mosque is located in Karabutak village of Kargaly district of Aktobe region.
Temir Mosque
The mosque was built in 1905, in Temir with the financial support of Orenburg merchant Mazhit Batkululi.
"The Defenders of the Motherland" monument
The complex is located at the intersection of Manas and Hajimukan Munaitpasov streets.
Botay Residence
It is located 1.5 km from the aul of Nikolsk, Aiyrtau district, North Kazakhstan region.
Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation is located on Tauelsizdik Avenue. It was opened in late 2006.
Mausoleum of Karasay and Agyntay Heroes
The mausoleums of the heroes are located on Kulshynbay hill near the aul of Madeniet, Aiyrtau district, North…
"Mangilik Yel" Triumphal arch
One of the brightest and most symbolic decorations of Nur-Sultan is the Arc de Triumph.
Abylai Khan Residence Complex
Abylai Khan's residence is located in Petropavlovsk, the center of the North Kazakhstan region.
Bozok Town
Town Bozok that existed in the 8th–18th centuries, consists of several periods.
Settlement Syrymbet
The place of birth of Chokan Valikhanov, which dates back to the 1920s, is the settlement of Syrymbet, the wife of the…
The Republic Square - the Monument of Independence
The Republic Square is a venue for festive parades of the Almaty community of workers and for military parades.
“Morning of Independence” - Memorial for the Event December, 1986.
Monument “Morning of Independence” was opened in 2006, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the December event.
Voznesensk Procathedral
It is located in the 28th Panfilov Guards Park dedicated to the heroes of the Second World War in Almaty.
Akkol-Zhayilma Town
It is located in Ekibastuz district of Pavlodar region. Chronological period: about XIV-XIX centuries.
The Mausoleum of Isabek Hazret
The mausoleum is located in Akkol aul of Ekibastuz district of Pavlodar region.
Mausoleum of Mashkhur-Jusip Kopeyuli
The mausoleum is located in Eskeldy village of Bayanaul district of Pavlodar region.Mashkhur-Zhusip Kopeyuli…
Boralday Sak Barrow
It is located in the north-western part of Almaty on the left bank of the Big Almaty River.
Burial Place of Zhasybai Omiruly
Zhasybai Batyr was buried on the shores of Lake Zhasybai, Bayanaul district, Pavlodar region.
The Mausoleum of Kozy Korpesh and Bayan Sulu
It is located in Ayagoz district of East Kazakhstan region, about 10 km from Tansyk railway station, on the river…
Akbauyr Historical and Archaeological Complex
It is located 3 km north of Besterek aul, Ulan district, East Kazakhstan region, at the hillside of Akbauyr mountain.
Shilikty Complex
It is located in the Chilikty valley on the territory of Zaisan district of East Kazakhstan region.
Saint Konir Cave in Aktas Mountain
The Saint Cave is located in Genghis Khan, 220 km south of Semey, between the aul of Sarzhal and the village of Karaul…
Mausoleum of Yrgyzbay Ata
It is located on the road from Aksuat aul to Kindikty village of Tarbagatai district of East Kazakhstan region, 5 km…
Семейдегі «Алаш арыстары» үйі
Бұл үйдің иесі – Әнияр (Әнуар) Молдабайұлы (1856-1934) Шыңғыс болысында дүниеге келген.
Monument Dedicated to the Victims of the Semey Shooting-Range “Stronger Than Death”
It is located on the island of Tuyemoynak in Semey, East Kazakhstan region.Semipalatinsk nuclear test site is one of…
Museum-memorial complex of victims of political repression and totalitarianism "ALZHIR"
The museum-memorial complex of victims of political repression and totalitarianism “ALZHIR” is a unique historical…
Kenesary Khan Cave
Kenesary Khan Cave is located 0.5 km south-west of Lake Borovoye in Burabay district of Akmola region.
Abylai Khan Square
Abylai Khan Square is a unique natural monument located at the foot of Kokshetau mountain in Burabay district, Akmola…
Kabanbay Batyr Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Kabanbay Batyr, one of the Kazakh commanders who fought against the Dzungar invasion, is located in…
Kosbatyr-Kumay Memorial Complex
It is located in the natural national park “Buirattau” Ereymentau district of Akmola region.
Mausoleum of Zhambyl Zhabayev
The mausoleum of Zhambyl Zhabayev was built in 1946 in the village of Zhambyl, Zhambyl district, Almaty region.
Zharkent Mosque Architectural and Art Complex
The complex, located in the center of Zharkent, Almaty region, is an architectural monument with a boat roof, tower…
Tekturmas Complex
Zhambyl region is located in the south-eastern part of Taraz on a high hill on the banks of the Talas River.
Karakhan Mausoleum
Zhambyl region is located in the central part of Taraz.
Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi
It is located in Aisha Bibi aul of Zhambyl district of Zhambyl region.
The Mausoleum of Babadja Khatun
The center of Zhambyl region is located near the mausoleum of Aisha Bibi, 18 km from Taraz.
Akyrtas Town
Turar Ruskulov district of Zhambyl region is located 6 km south of Akchulak railway station, 45 km from Taraz.
Taraz Town
The center of Zhambyl region is located on the territory of the central market of Taraz. Chronological date:.B.C.
Customs Monument of Ekidyn
Arkalyk town of Kostanay region is located northeast of the aul of Ekidyn, on both sides of the river Karatorgai.
The Mausoleum of Isatai Taimanuly
The mausoleum of Isatai Batyr is located in Sheitsai, Kobda district, Aktobe region.
Kobylandy Batyr Memorial Complex
The memorial complex is located in Zhirenkopa village of Kobda district of Aktobe region.
The Mausoleum of Abat-Baitak
It is located 12 km south-west of Taldysai village of Kobda district of Aktobe region.
Mausoleum of Makhambet Utemisuli
It is located 40 km south-east of Inderbor aul of Inder district of Atyrau region.
Akmeshit Necropolis
It is located 28 km northeast of Akkiiztoy aul, Zhylyoi district, Atyrau region.
Saraishyk Ancient Settlement
The center of the West Kazakhstan region is located 50 km from Atyrau.
Araltobe Complex
It is located 70 km east of Kulsary, Zhylyoi district of Atyrau region. Chronological period B.C. IV-B.C. II century.
Alashorda House in Zhympity
In the village of Zhympity (Syrym district of West Kazakhstan region), the western wing of the Alashorda government…
Taksai Complex
The complex is located on the territory of Dolinny rural district of Terekty district of West Kazakhstan region.
Zhayk Town
The center of the West Kazakhstan region is located 12 km southeast of the city of Uralsk.
The Burial Place of Gumar Karash
The burial place of Gumar Karash is in the territory of Talov rural district of Zhanibek district of West Kazakhstan…
Karlag (Dolinka Village
The museum of remembrance for the victims of political repressions, located in the village of Dolinka, Karaganda…
Historical and Cultural Center of the First President
The historical and cultural center of the First President was opened in Temirtau, Karaganda region in 2011 with the…
Kunanbay Hajji Mosque
Kunanbay Hajji Mosque, located in Karkaralinsk, Karaganda region, is a religious building carved from wood.
Mausoleum of Jochi Khan
Karaganda region is an ancient architectural monument located 50 km northeast of Zhezkazgan, on the banks of the river…
Alasha Khan Mausoleum
It is located in the valley of the river Karakengir in Ulytau district of Karaganda region, 2 km from the right bank…
Dombauyl Ceremonial Monument
The monument is located 58 km northwest of Zhezkazgan, Ulytau district of Karaganda region, on the right bank of the…
Petroglyphs of Saint Terekty
Saint Terekty is located 85 km from Zhezkazgan, Karaganda region, 20 km northwest of Terekty station.
Korasan Ata Mausoleum
Kyzylorda region is located about 15 km from the village of Zhanakorgan. Khorasan Ata lived in the IX century.
Tulegetay - Kylyshty Ata Complex
Kyzylorda region is located about 30 km from the center of Zhanakorgan district.
Memorial Complex "Korkyt Ata"
The Memorial complex is 18 km from Zhosaly village of Karmakshy district of Kyzylorda region, at the bottom of Korkyt…
Begim Ana Tower
It is located 35 km south of Zhanakurlys aul of Aral district of Kyzylorda region.
Zhankent Town
It is located 15 km from Orkendeu aul of Kazaly district of Kyzylorda region.
Syganak Town
It is located 10 km north-west of Tyumenaryk station of Zhanakorgan district of Kyzylorda region.
Zhent Town
Zhalagash district of Kyzylorda region is located on the right bank of the Zhanadarya River, 30 km south of the aul of…
Shirik-Rabat Town
It is located about 100 km south of the aul of T.Komekbayev, Karmakshy district of Kyzylorda region, on the left bank…
Shopan Ata Underground Mosque
Shopan Ata underground mosque is a sacred object in Kyzylsu (northern edge of Tuyesu sand), located 42 km northeast of…
Karaman Ata Underground Mosque
Karaman Ata cemetery and underground mosque (XIII-XIX centuries), located 35 km south-west of Shetpe village…
Masat Ata Underground Mosque
It is located 15 km south-east of Ushtagan aul of Mangistau district of Mangistau region.
Shakpak Ata Underground Mosque
Tupkaragan district of Mangistau region is located 40 km north-west of Taushyk village at the foot of Ongazy mountain…
Sultan Epe Underground Mosque
It is located 30 km north-west of Taushyk aul of Tupkaragan district of Mangistau region, near Sarytas Bay.
Sisem Ata Underground Mosque
One of the largest and oldest cemeteries in Mangistau - Sisem Ata is located 35 km north of the village of Utes…
Appak Ishan Mosque
Appak Ishan mosque in Shayan aul of Baidibek district of South Kazakhstan region is an architectural monument of the…
Karabura Mausoleum
Karabura mausoleum is located in the central part of Suzak aul, Suzak district, South Kazakhstan region.
Mausoleum of Ibrahim Ata
It is located on the north-western edge of the aul of Sairam, South Kazakhstan region, on a high hill along the road…
Mausoleum of Karashash Ana
It is located in the central part of the Sairam residential area in Shymkent, South Kazakhstan region.
Baydibek Bi Mausoleum
It is located in Baidibek Ata aul of Baidibek district of South Kazakhstan region.
Mausoleum of Domalak Ana
South Kazakhstan region is located on the southern slopes of the Karatau in the valley of the river Balabogen.
Mausoleum of Baba Tukty Aziz
It is located in Zhylybulak near Kumkent aul of Suzak district of South Kazakhstan region.Baba Tukty Shashty Aziz is a…
The Mausoleum of Ukash Ata
South Kazakhstan region is located 35 km north of Turkestan in the north of Babaykorgan rural district.
Sayram Town
It is located in the south-west of the center of Sairam district of South Kazakhstan region, 12 km from Shymkent.
Сауран қалашығы
XIV ғасырдың аяғында қаланы Әмір Темір әскери қамалға айналдырған.
Yascy (Turkestan, Kultobe) Town
The center of the South Kazakhstan region is located 170 km from Shymkent, in the center of Turkestan.
Crying Father's Spring and Cave
Zhylagan Ata Cave is located about 80 km from Turkestan, on the Karatau ridge, north of the village of Abay, along the…
Akmeshit Cave
Akmeshit Cave is located in Baidibek district of South Kazakhstan region, about 90 km from Shymkent.
The Mausoleum of Rabiya Sultan Begim
The mausoleum of Rabiya Sultan Begim is a monument of medieval architecture (XV century).
Otpan Mountain Historical and Cultural Complex
This complex is located at the highest point of the Western Karatau in Mangistau (altitude - 532 m), in the middle of…
The Mausoleum of Ibrai Altynsarin
The mausoleum is located 7 km from Kostanay, the center of Kostanay region, on the right bank of the river Tobol.
Cultural heritage
11 heritage items on UNESCO lists
Monuments on the World Heritage List and intangible cultural heritage — aitys (improvised poetic duel), kuy (traditional dombra music), the yurt and falconry.
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
World Heritage2003
Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly
World Heritage2004
Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
Natural heritage2008
Aitys (improvised poetic duel)
Intangible heritage2015
Kazakh traditional art of Dombra Kuy
Intangible heritage2014
Traditional yurt-making
Intangible heritage2014
Falconry, a living human heritage
Intangible heritage
Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders
Intangible heritage2018
Heritage of Korkyt Ata
Intangible heritage2018
Nauryz
Intangible heritage
Kazakh wrestling (kazaksha kures)
Intangible heritage
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