The Spatial Development of the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Complex in Turkestan Features

Recent research confirms that the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan, Kazakhstan, underwent significant reconstruction and rebuilding during its main construction phase in the 14th century, debunking a long-standing misconception about its origins. Using late-2022 fieldwork and historical analysis, the study challenges the notion that the complex was built anew on the ruins of a deliberately destroyed original structure. Instead, it demonstrates that the existing edifice represents a rebuilt version of the 14th-century design, with key features such as the main dome and portal remaining unfinished. This finding is critical for understanding the cultural significance of the site, which serves as a symbol of Kazakhstan's heritage. The research also explores potential future development prospects for the complex.

Kuspangaliyev, B. U., Samoilov, K. I., O.N. Priemets,. (2024). THE SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE KHOJA AHMED YASAWI COMPLEX IN TURKESTAN FEATURES. Bulletin of Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Construction, 92(2), 122–135. https://doi.org/10.51488/1680-080x/2024.2-09