Journey to Mount Sherkala in Temir Abdal Mosque -
Mosques of Mangyshlak, underground mosque in Mount Sherkala, Temir Abdal -
The Temir Abdal Mosque is considered to be underground, made of sand and clay, and consists of two rooms. According to legend, the mosque was built by a man named Temir, who was engaged in educational activities in the area. This place also has a second name as the necropolis of Sherkala.
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How to get there and visit -
The mosque is located next to the famous Mount Sherkala in Mangystau region, Kazakhstan. The distance from the village of Shetpe to the mosque is 20 kilometers. The distance from Aktau city to the mosque is 170 km. Mount Sherkala in the Mangyshla highlands is visible from far away, so you can easily find this place, the mosque is located in the western part of the mountain in the mountain range.
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Information for tourists
The mosque dates back to the 18th century. The mosque consists of two rooms, one room is currently inaccessible because the vault has collapsed and is dangerous there, so observe safety precautions here and it is best to visit the whole room. There is no light opening in the mosque, the light comes only through the entrance, in the mosque you can see all kinds of inscriptions on the walls.
It is best to travel to the mosque from Aktau, it is best to use the services of a tour company that will arrange your trip here. Traveling to the Temir Abdal Mosque, you will also see the nature of the Mangyshlak highlands and the famous Mount Sherkala. You will also see many other local attractions. Our Company organizes a full range of services for traveling in this region.
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