Otrar, Turkestan, Southern Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Mausoleum · Various · 14th-20th Century
The Arystan Bab Mausoleum is a mausoleum in Kazakhstan, located near the village of Kogam and the ancient city of Otrar. Legend says that Arystan Bab was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the teacher of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Pilgrims often visit here before going to Yasawi's mausoleum.
Construction: 14th Century – 1909 (Rebuilt)
Founder: Timur (Original)
Key figures: Arystan Bab
Significance: Burial place of Arystan Bab, the spiritual mentor of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.
- 14th Century: Original construction by Timur
- 1909: Rebuilt after earthquake
Architectural styles: Central Asian
Materials: Brick
- Minarets: Two carved wooden columns/minarets at the entrance.
- Quran: Houses an ancient handwritten Quran.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Site of visitation.
- General: €1.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://kazakhstan.travel
Address: Near Otrar, Kazakhstan
Coordinates: 42.85, 68.2667