Getting There
Located on Ybyraev Street, the mausoleum can be reached by city buses and cars.
What to Expect
There is a garden next to the historic mausoleum where you can enjoy the art of medieval architecture.
History
The mausoleum was erected over the grave of Shah Mahmud Karakhan, one of the outstanding personalities of the Karakhanid dynasty. From 1836 to 1936, local residents called the city of Taraz “Aulieata” in honor of Karakhan. The main facade of the mausoleum is decorated with brick patterns. Excavations in 1961 showed that about 30 different terracotta were used to decorate the mausoleum.
Facilities Available
Since the mausoleum is located in the city center, there are all kinds of services available around: tourist information, taxi services, toilet, internet, etc.
