Arheological monuments
The Settlement of Shoitobe-I, 9th–10th centuries – 14th–15th centuries AD

The Settlement of Shoitobe-I, 9th–10th centuries – 14th–15th centuries AD

The settlement of Shoitobe-I is located about 7 kilometers south of the city of Turkistan, just 200 meters southeast of the ruins of the ancient town of Shaugar-Shoitobe. Coordinates: 43˚14.501΄, 068˚18.405΄. Elevation above sea level…

Arheological monuments
The City of Shaugar-Shoitobe, 2nd–3rd centuries – 13th century AD

The City of Shaugar-Shoitobe, 2nd–3rd centuries – 13th century AD

The name “Shoitobe” derives from the Oghuz tribe “Shoy.” Coordinates: 43˚14.451΄, 068˚17.622΄. Within the Turkistan oasis, several cities are known whose names are connected with Oghuz tribes: Qarnuq — Qarnaq; Qarajuk — Qarashyk; Baiyldur —…

Arheological monuments
Yasy-Kultobe, 3rd century BC – 18th century AD

Yasy-Kultobe, 3rd century BC – 18th century AD

Yasy-Kultobe is one of the most ancient archaeological sites in Kazakhstan. It is located just 350 meters south of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Coordinates: 43˚17.597΄, 068˚16.268΄. This site is of republican significance. Archaeologists…

Sacred objects
Mausoleum of Saray Ata, 17th–18th centuries

Mausoleum of Saray Ata, 17th–18th centuries

The monument is located 50 kilometers northwest of the Turkistan city, within the territory of the Zhibek Zholy rural district, east of the ruins of the medieval city of Sauran. Coordinates: 43˚31.021΄, 067˚46.548΄. The above-ground…

Medieval architectural monuments
Mausoleum of Kaynar Kushek Sultan, 16th century

Mausoleum of Kaynar Kushek Sultan, 16th century

The monument is located on the northeastern side of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Coordinates: 43.2980974, 068.2708977.  According to the 1958, excavation report by archaeologist and historian N. B. Nemtseva, at this site was…

Medieval architectural monuments
Unknown Crypt, 15th–16th centuries

Unknown Crypt, 15th–16th centuries

The monument is located 52 meters southwest of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Coordinates: 43°17.826′, 068°16.219′. The site was accidentally discovered in 1975 during land leveling works. Architects A. N. Proskurin and B. T.…

Medieval architectural monuments
Unnamed Mausoleum, 16th–17th centuries

Unnamed Mausoleum, 16th–17th centuries

The site is located 45 meters southwest of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and is classified as a monument of national significance. Coordinates: 43˚17.830΄, 068˚16.226΄. The upper part of the structure has not survived,…

Sacred objects
Mausoleum of Saduakas Ata, 12th century

Mausoleum of Saduakas Ata, 12th century

The Mausoleum is located 41 km northwest of the city of Turkistan, within the territory of the Zhibek Zholy rural district, about 600 meters southeast of the “Karatobe–Sauran” monument. Coordinates: 43˚28.952΄, 067˚47.081΄. The original structure…

Sacred objects
Mausoleum of Karakhan Ata, 14th–18th centuries

Mausoleum of Karakhan Ata, 14th–18th centuries

The Mausoleum of Karakhan Ata is located 44 km northwest of the city of Turkistan, within the territory of the Zhibek Zholy rural district, approximately 200–300 meters east of the ancient city of Sauran. Coordinates…

Sacred objects
Mausoleum and Well of Ukasha Ata, 7th–9th centuries

Mausoleum and Well of Ukasha Ata, 7th–9th centuries

The Mausoleum and Well of Ukasha Ata are located at the foot of the Karatau Mountains, approximately 55 km north of Turkistan. Coordinates: 43˚36.917΄, 068˚15.712΄. The site is classified as a monument of national significance.…