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Visit of Askhat Uralov

Minister of Culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askhat Oralov paid an official visit to Zhambyl region. Within the framework of the visit, the minister began by visiting the open-air Archaeological Park "ancient Taraz", which witnessed the 2000-year-old city of Taraz, which belongs to the state historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "monuments of ancient Taraz" under the committee of Culture and sports of the Ministry of Culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In the period from 2011 to 2017, an exhibition of valuable and unique exhibits of the museum, found during archaeological excavations, dating back centuries, was organized here, and the museum guide Bakdaulet Tazhibayev conducted a tour. In particular, he explained the dates of pottery and metal products found in the cultural layer belonging to each period, the technique of manufacture and the purpose of use.
In addition, during the tour, the history of the ancient city of Taraz, which has a history of more than two thousand years, continues between the past and the present, the city of Eternity, the center of great spirituality, carved out of the world civilization, was told. The minister showed his special interest, asked many questions and was able to get answers.
Minister Askhat Oralov visited the second object of the state historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "monuments of ancient Taraz" under the committee of Culture and sports of the Ministry of Culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan-the Karakhan mausoleum. Aknur Sagitzhan, the museum guide, introduced the history of the sacred and architectural monument, which is located in the very center of Taraz, which is full of history, as well as various legends and stories related to the mausoleum.
The minister got acquainted with the historical values of the ancient city, during the tour he asked many questions about the architectural monument of the XI century and showed his interest.
Minister Askhat Oralov visited the akyrtas palace complex in Zhambyl district, which is included in the list of world cultural heritage of the international UNESCO under the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "monuments of ancient Taraz" under the committee of culture of the Ministry of Culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This historical and cultural object was presented by the museum guide Fariza Zhumagulova.
Since akyrtas is a mysterious structure, the minister showed great enthusiasm. After all, to this day it remains a mystery for what purpose Akyrtas began to be built. Scientists have studied Akyrtas for more than 130 years. The guests asked a lot of questions and expressed their interest.
Minister of Culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askhat Oralov visited the 4th object of the state historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "monuments of ancient Taraz", the mausoleum of Aisha Bibi, which dates back to the XI century, located 18 km from the city of Taraz. This historical and cultural object was presented by the museum guide Madina Mananbayevna. In addition, during the tour, a sixteen – sided domed monument erected near the mausoleum of Aisha Bibi, one of the unique historical treasures of the country-the mausoleum of Babaja Khatun, was also touched upon the history.
Minister Askhat Oralov expressed gratitude to the staff of the state historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "monuments of ancient Taraz", which is a constant support of the spirituality of the nation, a constant iron base, and promotes the legacy of the ancestor that can still be.