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In medieval Arabic written sources, the Ornek settlement is mentioned as 'Kulshub,' one of the centers of political and strategic importance under the control of the Karluks. As a trading settlement, Ornek grew into a prosperous city thanks to its advantageous geographical location. On...
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The Kostobe settlement is identified with the ancient city of Jamukat (Khamukat), founded in the 6th century by Bukharan Sogdians. Mention of Jamukat is found in the works of the 10th-century geographer al-Maqdisi, as well as in 'Tarikhi-i-Bukhara' by Narshakhi. Research of the Kostobe settlement began in 1938 by A. N. Bernshtam, and archaeological...
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The medieval Akyrtas palace complex is one of the most enigmatic structures in Kazakhstan. The history of its study spans more than 150 years. Local historians and scientists began paying attention to the stone ruins from the second half of the 19th century. In the 1890s, orientalist V. V. Bartold and geolo...
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The Akyrtas palace complex is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating medieval structures of Kazakhstan. The history of studying Akyrtas spans more than 150 years. The stone ruins attracted the attention of local historians and scientists from the second half of the 19th century. In the 1890s, orientalist V. V. Bartold and ge...
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Ежелгі Тараз
The Akyrtas palace complex is one of the most mysterious and interesting medieval buildings in Kazakhstan. The history of the study of Akyrtas has more than 150 years. Stone ruins attracted the attention of local historians and scientists from the second half of the 19th century. In the 1890s, orien...
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