Lectures and Video Lectures

Kazhymukan Munaitpasov — the First Professional Wrestler of the Kazakh People

History of one exhibit: Dastarkhan of ancient Taraz

About Aisha-Bibi...

In today's column «Secrets of Architecture», we will discuss the Aisha bibi mausoleum. As we previously reported, here new information is shared about historical figures and the memorial mausoleums built in their honor. In general, when speaking about the historically rich Aulieta region, man...

Karakhan-Baba Mausoleum

Kali Zhunis Bathhouse

Mustakhara

Hamam — Bathhouse Discovered in the Depths of Ancient Taraz!

Archaeologists discovered the remains of a medieval hammam bathhouse at the Ancient Taraz archaeological complex. This is a unique find dating to the 9th–12th centuries, proving the deep penetration of Islamic civilization into Central Asia. Underground heating system (hypocaust), steam rooms and stone structures, natural stone...

Medieval Badrapts — the Pillar of Cleanliness!

In the Middle Ages, cities were systematically organized in terms of structure. In particular, badraps served not only as gates for entry and exit, but were also responsible for the cleanliness and order of the city. Household waste and garbage from the city were taken to the outskirts — right to these badraps...

Southern Gates of Taraz and Ancient Taraz Settlement

Taraz is a sacred place bearing the traces of millennia, where the breath of history can be felt. Its heart is the Ancient Taraz settlement, and its pride is the Southern Gate. The Ancient Taraz settlement is a vivid manifestation of urban culture from the 6th–12th centuries. Here, traces of the civilization that developed along the Great Silk Road are preserved...

Ancient Taraz — Golden Treasure of History!

At the Ancient Taraz settlement, which holds the secrets of history, the foundation of a caravanserai from the Karakhanid era and gold jewelry were discovered! This is yet another proof of the rich civilization of our ancestors and the cultural-economic relations along the Great Silk Road. The caravanserai...

Warehouse of Ancient Taraz — the Breath of Trade

Underground storage facilities found in the depths of the Ancient Taraz settlement are evidence of trade and life along the Great Silk Road. These storage facilities held grain, fruits, oil, wine, and household items of that era. Brick walls and a special cooling system — medieva...

Water Pipes of Ancient Taraz: A Model of Medieval Engineering

Looking deep into history, we can see that the Ancient Taraz settlement was a center not only of trade and culture, but also of engineering thought. Archaeological excavations have revealed that Taraz had a medieval water supply system. This is evidence of urbanization and the standard of living of the population of that era...