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Tekturmas Complex

Zhambyl region is located in the south-eastern part of Taraz on a high hill on the banks of the Talas River. The mausoleum was built for the tomb of the holy Sultan Mahmud (XIV century) and is believed to be the burial place of the khan.

42°53′ N · 71°24′ E

Zhambyl region is located in the south-eastern part of Taraz on a high hill on the banks of the Talas River. The mausoleum was built for the tomb of the holy Sultan Mahmud (XIV century) and is believed to be the burial place of the khan.Tekturmas (nickname) is a religious healer, a saint. Due to a widespread legend, at the age of seven he became a Sufi, a great cleric, and his grandfather taught him underground. He memorizes the Quran. As you grow up, you will see a special nature in the soul, a special ability, a great being. He first heals. The sick people who came to him could find a cure for their illnesses and be healed. Infectious lung disease (worm), the spread of leprosy, which was widespread and difficult to cure, was prevented and cured by him. In this way, the benevolent people, who traveled the country in vain, did not call him by his name, but called him “Tekturmas Auliy”. Tekturmas auliye never tired of saying to all the sick people, who came to the saint: “God, who gives pain, also gives medicine, and I am the only cause”.

Reference: Kazakhstan sacred objects
of whole national importance. – Astana: Foliant, 2017. – 250-252-pp.

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