Sights of Taldykorgan -
Travel from Almaty to Taldykorgan -
The Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpaev Museum of History and Local Lore is one of the most significant cultural centers of Zhetysu, located in Taldykorgan city. The museum is named after the outstanding statesman, scientist and first Kazakh railway engineer Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpaev, who left a bright mark in the history of Kazakhstan. In the halls of the museum you will see Tynyshpaev's personal belongings - his drawings, documents and photographs telling about the great construction projects and tragic pages of history. A special place is occupied by the ethnographic collection: traditional clothing of the Zhetysu Kazakhs, elegant silver jewelry, complete yurt decoration and ancient weapons. Archaeological finds take you back to the depths of centuries - artifacts of the Andronovo and Saka cultures are presented here, including ceramics, bronze items and ancient jewelry.
How to get there and visit -
The Tynyshpaev Museum of History and Local Lore is located in the city of Taldykorgan, Abay Street 245, Zhetysu Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 45°00'58"N 78°23'03"E
Tel: +7 (728) 224 29 52; +7 (728) 224 30 58
Information -
Separate halls of the Tanyshpaev Museum are dedicated to the history of the Almaty and Zhetysu regions in different periods, the Great Patriotic War, the development of industry and culture. The museum carefully preserves the memory of different eras: the period of the Russian Empire, the formation of Soviet power, the years of repression and the achievements of independent Kazakhstan. Separate exhibitions are dedicated to the modern development of the region and the work of local artists. This museum is not just a collection of exhibits, but a living story about the land that raised great people and preserved the unique culture of nomads. It is better to check the opening hours in advance for a visit, as the museum may be closed on Mondays or on sanitary days. The museum often hosts exhibitions, scientific conferences, meetings with historians and local historians. This place not only preserves the memory of the past, but also serves as an educational and spiritual center where tourists, schoolchildren and researchers come. The museum has become a real symbol of preserving the history and identity of the Zhetysu region.
The building of the M. Tanyshpayev Museum has a rich architectural expressiveness and has become an integral part of the city's appearance. Its collection includes thousands of exhibits, covering the history of the region from ancient times to the present. Here you can see archaeological finds from burial mounds and settlements of the Bronze Age, objects of the Saka and Turkic cultures, unique petroglyphs and artifacts of the nomadic civilization.
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