Turkestan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan
About Turkestan
In the 11th century CE, the great Sufi sheikh Khoja Ahmed Yasawi lived and preached here. At the end of the 14th century,Emir Timurordered the creation of a large mausoleum, mosque and madrassah on the site of his grave. Later, it became the capital of the Kazakh Khanate, and a large number of Kazakh khans, batyrs, generals, and well-known statesmen of the Kazakh Khanate were buried here. Now this place has become a tourist attraction and aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Although historically part of the Kazakh Khanate, Turkestan used to have a majority population of Uzbeks, who constitute a large minority. Turkestan was the seat of the Kazakh khans up to the occupation of Kazakhstan by theRussian Empire. Archaeological excavations often take place in the city and in the suburbs. If you are lu
Top Attractions in Turkestan
Explore the best things to see and do in Turkestan:
- ★Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
Where to Eat in Turkestan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Al-Fatih Restaurant
- 🍴Bayterek Restaurant
- 🍴Karavan Saray
Turkestan Travel Guide Sections
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