The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov on March 14 visited the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in the Turkestan region to inspect the progress of execution of the Head of State’s instruction to ensure the preservation of this unique architectural monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Mausoleum is part of the architectural and historical complex of the city of Turkestan, which is annually visited by more than 1 million people. Reconstruction work at the Mausoleum has been underway since last August. To date, sensors to measure the impact of the external environment and climatic factors have been installed in the Mausoleum.
As scientific and restoration works continue, the prime minister emphasized the importance of the ongoing work to preserve the cultural monument.
“The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is a precious heritage not only of the Kazakh people, but also of all mankind. The Head of State has instructed to preserve its historical appearance. This is our common task. The condition of the mausoleum should be kept under special control,” Bektenov said.
Photo: primeminister.kz
