Turkistan route: Arystanbab, Sauran, Otrar and Ukasha-Ata
The route with a length of 43.3 km covers four significant monuments of ancient Turkestan: the mausoleum of Arystanbab, the ancient cities of Sauran and Otrar, as well as the mausoleum of Ukash-Ata. A trip to Kazakh historical sites will take about 27 minutes on the way and will allow you to explore the architectural heritage of the region.
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- Places
- Start
- Arystanbab Mausoleum
- End
- Ukasha-Ata Mausoleum
- Stops
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Stops on this route
- Arystanbab Mausoleum — Sacred mausoleum built in honor of Arystanbab, a revered Islamic saint.
- Ancient City of Sauran — Ancient fortified city whose materials were used to build structures in Turkestan; once a major trading center on the Great Silk Road.
- Ancient City of Otrar — One of the wealthiest and most influential cities in Central Asia; major hub on the Great Silk Road where merchants from China, Persia, and India met. Also known as Atrar.
- Ukasha-Ata Mausoleum — Sacred burial site of a companion of the Prophet, located within Kazakh territory.
Useful for your trip
- Food
- Visit the "Kerege Main Restaurant" at Karavansaray Turkistan for quality cuisine.
- Food
- Taste the national cuisine in the authentic restaurant "Sandyq Turkestan" with a high level of service.
- Tip
- A hat and long clothes are required in the mosque; Without them, it is better for tourists not to go inside.
- Tip
- Visit the Crafts Row (Remeslennyy Ryad) to buy souvenirs: T-shirts, chess, handicrafts.
- Tip
- There is a gym on the territory of the complex, where you can play sports and take a steam bath.
- Tip
- Try the mineralized water from the well at the Ukash-Ata Mausoleum – it has a specific bitter taste.
- Timing
- In the second part of the route, the Arystan-Baba Mausoleum, the ruins of Otrar, the Sauran Fortress and the Ukash-Ata Mausoleum are visited.
Video on this route
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