Museum / Memorial site
Turkestan
Turkestan is the sacred city of Kazakhstan, a city located on one of the branches of the Great Silk Road.
Visit Duration
3 days
Route cost
Turkestan is the sacred city of Kazakhstan, a city located on one of the branches of the Great Silk Road.
Location
Turkistan
Turkestan
Turkestan is the sacred city of Kazakhstan, a city located on one of the branches of the Great Silk Road.
Some believe that the threefold pilgrimage to Turkestan is comparable in importance to the Hajj to Mecca. Turkestan received the status of a sacred city thanks to its famous resident, the scientist and theologian Khoja Ahmed Yassaui, who won the honor and recognition of believers.