The Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum stands in Turkistan, in the Turkistan Region of southern Kazakhstan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the largest and best-preserved constructions in Central Asia, built in the 14th and 15th centuries. The mausoleum is dedicated to the Turkic poet and Sufi mystic whose name it carries, and it is also known as the Yasawi Mausoleum.
What to expect
The building is the focal point of a visit to Turkistan, and most people come to see its scale and the quality of its preservation. Its size alone makes it one of the more striking monuments in the region. Because it is a place of Sufi veneration as well as a historic building, a visit suits those interested in religious heritage, medieval architecture and the cultural history of Central Asia.
Planning your visit
- Address: Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
- Phone: +7 72533 4 12 34
- Allow time to walk around the complex and take in its size and detail.
- Check opening hours and any visiting conditions with the site before travelling, as the facts available here do not list them.
The area around it
Turkistan is the setting for the mausoleum, and the town itself is worth a look while you are there. Combining the monument with time in the surrounding area gives a fuller picture of the city and its place in the region's history.