Medieval khanaks are a place that occupies an important place in Islamic culture, mainly for believers and pilgrims. The Khanaka was usually located next to a madrasah or mosque and served in several directions.

Religious education: Classes on religious teachings, reading the Quran, hadith, and Islamic philosophy were held in the Khanaqah. These institutions were a spiritual educational institution for young people seeking learning.

Serving the pilgrims: Khanaks are a refuge for traveling pilgrims and travelers. People who come here get a bed, food and spiritual support.

Spiritual education: Khanaka is a sacred place for representatives of the Sufi movement who meditate and worship Allah. Believers who aspired to spiritual perfection were brought up here and deepened their religious teachings.

Social activities: Khanaks also performed social duties, such as helping those in need in society, participating in charity. They offered food, clothing, and shelter to the poor.

Cultural center: Khanaks served not only as a religious place, but also as a cultural center where art and literature developed. Poetry is read here, music is performed, and spiritual and cultural life comes to life.

The medieval khanaka is a unique institution that contributed to the dissemination of knowledge and culture in the Islamic world and the deepening of spiritual life.

Т.Userov, archaeologist.