The Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum and the Aziret Sultan Museum-Reserve have officially been placed under state protection, following a resolution signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, TuraNews.kz reports.
The Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, a renowned historical site, is Kazakhstan’s first UNESCO World Heritage-listed monument. It is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture, reflecting significant cultural and historical value. In light of its importance, the government has decided to ensure the monument’s protection by including the Aziret Sultan Museum-Reserve in the list of state-protected sites.
According to the resolution, security measures will be handled by the relevant internal affairs departments to safeguard the site.
The mausoleum, located in the city of Turkestan, was built on the burial site of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a Turkic poet and the founder of the Sufi Yassaviya order. The complex consists of eight rooms surrounding the central hall, known as Kazandyk.
Constructed between 1385 and 1405, the surrounding structures now form part of the museum-reserve. These include a mosque, palace halls (the large and small Aksarai), a library, and utility structures such as a well, kitchen, and living quarters.
