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The five best things to do in Turkistan
Turkistan is a city in the Turkistan Region of Kazakhstan, a landlocked
country in Central Asia. The ancient city holds great historical and cultural
significance as it served as an important center along the ancient Silk Road
trade route. In 2021, Turkistan was proclaimed by the Organization of Turkic
States as "Spiritual Capital of the Turkic World". Turkistan's most
prominent historical and cultural asset is the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi,
a UNESCO World Heritage site. The unfinished architecture was constructed in
the late 14th century and showcases over six centuries of Muslim
heritage. Also, just like other former Soviet states like Uzbekistan, some of
the major railway stations were constructed and influenced by 20th-century
Soviet constructivist architecture that was integrated with local heritage. There
are bazaars in and around the city that are full of local food, fruits, and
vegetables. To get to this amazing town, there is an international airport about
15 kilometers from the city center. Turkistan is a city that showcases the historical,
archeological, and cultural heritage of the Silk Road and Turkic peoples.
Enjoy reading the article and learning about a historic town in Central
Asia.
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