State Designates Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum as Protected Site
The Azret Sultan State Historical and Cultural Reserve Museum in Turkistan, home to the renowned Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, has been officially taken under state protection. This decision comes after the monument was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003, recognizing its unique architectural significance.
The resolution to protect the site was signed by Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, as reported by the Prime Minister’s press service on Sept. 25. The museum is an important cultural landmark in Kazakhstan, attracting thousands of pilgrims from within the country and neighboring nations.
The Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum stands as a 39-meter-tall Islamic marvel, showcasing one of Central Asia’s largest brick domes. Constructed between 1385 and 1405 during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane), the mausoleum serves as the final resting place for several notable Kazakh khans and statesmen, including Abylai Khan, Abulkhair Khan, and Rabiga Sultan-Begim.
The protection of this historical site will be ensured by the relevant departments of the internal affairs agencies, safeguarding its cultural and architectural significance for future generations to appreciate and admire.
