MAKAT MAUSOLEUM

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at Mausoleum is an architectural and historical monument of 1923. It is located in Ulytau municipality of Karaganda region, on the left bank of Karatorgay River, at the 10 km to North-West from Shenber village.

Its size is 5,5х5,6 m, the height is 6 m. Special bricks with the size 26х12х7 cm were used for its construction.

Its peculiarity is that it has 2-chambered (male and female) burial vault. Such kind of burials can be referred to Zoroastrian traditions.

The Mausoleum was built in 1923. It is a cupola-centric construction with round pillars and a cupola on a round cylinder.

By the Decree of the Kazakh Government Nr. 279 as of March, 21, 2008 Makat Mausoleum was enlisted the monuments of history and culture of state significance.

Source: Kazakhstan, National Encyclopedia, Volume 4.

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