Architecture of Kazakhstan

Architecture is a source of rich information about the culture, modern development and past of any state. Kazakhstan has been the homeland for many tribes and peoples for many centuries. The Kazakh land contains a rich architectural heritage. The country has long been a bridge between East and West.

The peculiarity of Kazakh architecture is that something new is closely intertwined here, but the old is not abandoned. Looking at the architecture of Kazakhstan, it is clear that ancient schools of architecture influenced its development.

There are many architectural monuments located on the territory of the republic. It is worth visiting Otrar; the ruins of the city keep traces of the conquest of the great Genghis Khan.

Some of the most beautiful architectural monuments are religious buildings. Mausoleums and mazars stand out among them. The most famous are the mausoleum Babaji Khatun and Aisha Bibi, mausoleums Josy-khana и Alasha-khana, mausoleum of Kara-khana in Taraz. They delight visitors with their beautiful architectural composition and varied decorations.

The Babaji Khatun Mausoleum is 18 km away. from the city of Taraz. It amazes with its simplicity, but at the same time greatness. This building is in the form of a cube, crowned with an almost destroyed dome.

The mausoleum of Aisha Bibi can be called a pearl of architectural art. In it you can observe an amazing harmony of different architectural styles. Some call this mausoleum a living museum, which holds the key to understanding the traditional architecture of the people. The mausoleum is cubic in shape, with columns rising along the edges. The decorated walls delight the eye with their variety of ornaments.

In Central Kazakhstan there is another masterpiece of architecture -  mausoleum Alasha-khana. The building has strict proportions and restrained decor. It is located on a hill, which gives the mausoleum majesty.

Located in the Semipalatinsk region on the Ayaguz River  cemetery Kozy-Korpesh-Bayan-Sulu, monument of the X-XI centuries. Height - 11,65 meters. The monument serves as a symbol of the immortal love of the lyrical heroes.

The city of Turkestan is famous for the monument of the late XIV - early XV - the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, erected by order of Emir Timur. The complex is located in the very center of the city. The height of the structure is 37.5 meters. It contains 35 small and large rooms. The outside of the mausoleum is amazingly beautifully decorated. The mausoleum is lined with glazed bricks and colored ceramics.

A striking example of architecture is the Kok-Kesene mausoleum. Located near the city of Sygnak. The outside is lined with white and blue bricks. Today the monument is almost destroyed.

In the 19th century, new types of structures appeared in Southern Kazakhstan. This is the mausoleum of Rustambek in the village of Tasty and Sagyndyka. It is an unusual pentagonal type of building. A special place in the architecture of this period is occupied by the mosque-madrasah complex built in Zharkent. The main building is surrounded by a beautiful park. The entire complex is decorated with decorative carved slabs. In Almaty, Kyzyl-Tan is located - the building of the former Vernensky trading house. The building has a rectangular symmetrical shape. The structure is decorated with figured pillars and carved cornices.

A new architectural structure is the Abai mausoleum. It is located in the Zhidebay tract in the East Kazakhstan region. The monument was built on a mountain. It has a tower-like shape. The multifaceted dome reflects centuries-old construction traditions.

With independence, architecture found itself at a new level of development. The relocation of the capital attracted architects from all over the world. The author of the well-known symbol of Astana is Akmurza Rustembekov, for which he was awarded many awards.