The most ancient mosques in Kazakhstan -
Pilgrimage to the mosques of the city of Taraz and Zhambyl region -
The oldest mosque in Kazakhstan dates back to the 8th - 9th centuries, located in the city of Taraz, a sacred and sacred place and place of pilgrimage. The mosque was discovered during archaeological excavations. Initially, it was a Nestorian-Christian temple or church, then after additional, more in-depth studies of this object, it was established that the church was later rebuilt into a mosque. During the excavations, the mosque's mihrab, pylons and sufa were discovered, and a caravanserai of the 5th-12th centuries was discovered next to the mosque. The mosque was built in the shape of a square, 20x20 meters in diameter, the internal dimensions are 14.6 and 14.5 meters. The entrance to the mosque is located in the northwestern wall. The mosque is included in the list of “Sacred Map of Zhambyl Region” and is under state protection. The mosque is one of the main attractions of the city of Taraz and is a place of pilgrimage.
How to get there, visit -
The early Islamic mosque (the oldest mosque) is located in the city of Taraz, in Karakhan Park, Zhambyl region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Photogallery:
