ABDUL-AZIZ BABA MAUSOLEUM

ul-Aziz Baba Mausoleum is an architectural monument of Karakhanid's period of IX century. It is located in Sairamsk municipality in South-Kazakhstan Oblast. The Abdul-Aziz Baba Mausoleum was reconstructed in XVI century by Nauryzakhmet Khan (Barak Khan). It is the largest complex in Sairam.

The portal-frame cupola is made in the middle-aged architectural traditions. The complex consists of three domed rooms and entry in the form of the arch with pillars. It was restored during the last reconstruction.

According to the historical sources of IX-X centuries Isfidzhab (Sairam) was mentioned as a military fortress. At present there are the remnants of the famous White House meant Sairam in translation which are the ruins of walls, and ruined Bazalakata mosque (XII century) and several mausoleums as Karashash Ana (XIX century), Abdul-Aziz-Bab (XVII century) which were reconstructed in 1900-1910 years.

Abdul-Aziz Baba was one of the first who followed Muhammad the Prophet.

Source: Kazakhstan, National Encyclopedia, Volume 1.