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The mausoleum is located in the city of Turkestan, Southern Kazakhstan Region.

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Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was a Turkic poet and the head of a Sufism regional school during 12th century, he was highly respected by the…

Saukele is the most beautiful and lavish element of a bride's costume in Kazakhstan. 'Sau' means 'beautiful and sunny', and 'kele' means 'head' in the Kazakh language. The traditional wedding headwear is well decorated. it is always passed down from…

Beshbarmak is the national dish of Kazakhstan that holds the most significant cultural value in the Kazakh cuisine. It translates directly to "Five Fingers", as nomads used to eat this dish with their hands. The dish is usually uses lamb, beef or…

On the 22nd of March the day time is equal to the night time and the day time is increasing afterwards. Moreover, the spring time comes and snow starts to melt, it is becoming warmer, which means that cold and difficult winter is passed. Basically,…

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The mausoluem is located in the Otyrar District, South Kazakhstan Region.

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According to the legend, Arystan Bab was the associate of prophet Muhammad, and had volunteered to take the order, to pass an persimmon…

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The mausoleum is located near the city of Taraz, Jambyl Region.

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The Mausoleum was built under the order of a ruler of the Karakhanid Dynasty, in memoriam of Ashi Bibi, his fiancee. This site also symbolizes…

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The valley is located in the Zhambyl District, Almaty Region.

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There are about 5000 petroglyphs in the valley, which include events like animal hunting and childbirth, and dancing. Numerous figures of divinity…

Location: The cathedral is located in the city of Almaty, Almaty Region.

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Due to spread of Russian Orthodox in early 20th century, the Bishops of Turkestan and Tashkent decided to build a cathedral to accommodate the religious…

Kamzol is a kind of tight fit short swing garment that men wear over the shirts. It is made of thick cotton fabrics, woolen fabrics, cotton velvet, velvet, silk and often has long or short sleeves. It is a kind of home clothes that men will not wear…

Shapan is an ancient and basic form of traditional clothing of the Kazakh which can be worn by both men and women. The bathrobes were made from suede, as well as from imported silk, woollen and cotton fabrics. The bathrobes were often called caftans…