Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Turkistan is a historically significant city located in Kazakhstan. Its archaeological record traces back to the 4th century CE, making it one of the region's oldest cities. Turkistan flourished as a commercial hub following the decline of Otrar and became a center for Islamic education and spiritual growth. The city is renowned for the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a prominent Sufi Sheikh, constructed in the 1390s by Timur. This mausoleum is one of Kazakhstan's most notable architectural landmarks and underscores the city's spiritual and cultural importance. Turkistan served as the capital of the Kazakh Khanate between the 16th and 18th centuries. Despite subsequent Russian conquest in the 19th century, the city retained its historical significance, eventually becoming part of the Kazakh ASSR within Soviet Russia. Today, it continues to draw pilgrims and tourists, celebrated for its rich history and cultural heritage.
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- Kazakhstan
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