Restoration of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum Dome Underway in Turkestan

Restoration work is underway on the dome of the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi mausoleum in Turkestan, Khabar 24 reported, citing 24KZ. The dome, which had long been hidden under a protective frame, is now being repaired by specialists, who are restoring its unique glazed tile cladding. The main goal is to fully preserve the original architectural appearance of the ancient structure.

The dome is currently covered by a protective canopy that shields it from precipitation, wind and temperature changes. Chief architect Nurgali Imazhanov said specialists are recreating every detail on a monitor, as a single mistake could undo years of work. To avoid errors, every centimeter of the walls has been photographed, numbered and copied in plaster.

Restoring the dome requires 50,000 bricks, which are being produced and fired in Turkestan by a regional branch of the Kazqaitazhanartu enterprise. Its director, Kanat Tuyakbayev, said he has restored more than 300 historical monuments across the country over half a century. Work on the entire mausoleum is planned to be completed within four years.