It is located in Ekibastuz district of Pavlodar region. Chronological period: about XIV-XIX centuries.
Akkol is also called Auliekol by local Kazakh elders, and little is known about the region from medieval genealogies and historical records. Looking at them, we see that the place of Akkol-Zhailma in Kazakh history is no less than the historical centers such as Bayanaul, Karkaraly, Ulytau. Akkol-Zhailma region occupies a vast area in the lower reaches of the rivers Olenty and Shiderty. Akkol-Zhailma is distinguished by the beauty and natural resources of nature, it is considered to be the burial place of saints. This region is special for Kazakhs who are engaged in nomadic animal husbandry. The shores of Akkol and Zhaman lakes, covered with thick reeds, are ideal for winter settlements.
In the Kazakh era, khan elections were held in Akkol-Zhailma. One of them was the election of Barakuly Bokei as the khan of the Middle Zhuz here on May 30, 1817. In order to discredit the Ablai dynasty, Russian military leaders also attended the gathering and directly influenced the gathering of other Kazakh sultans in Akkol-Zhailma. Legends, myths and legends about the Akkol-Zhailma region can be found in the collections of Mashkhur-Zhussup.
Reference: Kazakhstan sacred objects
of whole national importance. – Astana: Foliant, 2017. –140 p.
