In the south of Kazakhstan, on the Talas River near the Kyrgyz border is Taraz, a major city of the Jambul province. Dating back more than 2,000 years, it is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan and in 2001 UNESCO recognized its status as a World Heritage Site.
The mausoleum of Karakhan is a monument of medieval architecture. It’s built on the grave of one of the representatives of the Kara-Khanid dynasty. The mausoleum is an example of medieval architecture in the territory of Kazakhstan. Presumably it was built in the 11th century. It is a square in plan portal-dome structure. It consists of a central hall and three small corner rooms (hujras).
As a student, I travelled through Kazakhstan for a few weeks in 1983 and also came to the region of Jambul. This photo was taken there.
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This photo was taken in the 1980s analogue on film and developed promptly in the lab. I am currently starting to scan the old films in my archive. I am working with a reflecta CrystalScan 7200 and Silverfast software, but I am still experimenting and learning. I am not yet satisfied with the result and will replace the photo as soon as I get better results.Where to find this location
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