By order of the Minister of Culture and Information, Yerlan Dakenov was appointed Chairman of the Culture Committee. General information He was born on January 9, 1977, in the Aktogay district of the Karaganda region.…
Read MoreOn July 10, in accordance with the directive of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev to promote the legacy of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the official opening ceremony of the international exhibition “Ancient Turkistan and…
Read MoreOn July 10, at the National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the grand opening of the international exhibition “Ancient Turkistan and the Heritage of Yasawi” took place, presented by the “Aziret Sultan” National Historical…
Read MoreThe dombyra, a sacred instrument that has become the voice of the nation, is an integral part of the spiritual heritage and culture of our people. In honor of this occasion, and with the aim…
Read Morewere directly related to the political, economic, and cultural development of the region. Coins minted in Central Asia often featured inscriptions in Arabic, Persian, and Turkic languages. The evolution of the monetary system in these…
Read MoreAs part of the environmental campaign “Таза Қазақстан”, a Saturday flash mob was organized among the divisions of the Akimat of the city of Turkestan on the topic “Таза қала – ортақ міндет”. During this…
Read MoreAn educational lesson on the topic «Crafts — the heritage of the people» was held at the National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve «Azret Sultan». Children who took part in the event got acquainted with examples…
Read MoreOne of the main products of traditional Kazakh craftsmanship is metalwork. This art dates back to the Bronze Age, around the 2nd century BC, among the Saka-Sarmatians, Usuns, Kangly, and Huns. In the nomadic lifestyle…
Read MoreSandalwood hearths were first discovered in the Turkestan region, in houses dating back to the 12th century in Kuyruktobe, located 5 km southeast of the medieval settlement of Otrar. Although they were found in houses…
Read MoreIn 1227, when Genghis Khan divided his vast empire, which was under Mongol rule, between his four sons, the city of Yasi passed into the possession of his second son, Chagatai. The lands that went…
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