historical-cultural places

The road which in antiquity was only hauled by camels eventually transformed into a motor road. In the 50-70's of the 20th century this slope was considered the most steep and dangerous among drivers traveling from the lowland to the Ustyurt Plateau. ...

The basis of the settlement, occupying an area of about 50 hectares, is a square fortress (110х115 m), surrounded by 4 meter high walls. The fortress may have been an outpost of Khorezmshakh state in Mangistau intended to secure passing caravans. ...

Kydyrsha Zhylkybaiuly is a known healer and bone-setter. Zhylkybai had 8 children. The youngest was called Kydyrsha. According to legend, Kydyrsha Ata had the power to fix dislocations and fractures, without touching the person. ...

Historical data about the honored and revered batyr can be found in writings of word wizards – poets Abiyl, Murat Monkeuly, that have survived to our time. In the necropolis, where Kulbarak-batyr lies there also are the tombs of Kussana-auliye, Bekzhan-auliye, where shirak is also kindled (animal fat the odor of which fills the souls of the dead, according to the belief). ...

The necropolis consists of Turkmen stelae dating back to the middle ages, gravestones, many saganatams and mausoleums (2nd half of the 19th century – beginning of the 20th century), built by masters of the Adai clan (masters  Omir Karauly and Nazar Omiruly). ...

One of such historical events is a battle at Karagan-Bossaga. In 1856 the occupants of the neighboring country attacked the peaceful Kazakh land. With impunity they spilled blood of the peaceful Kazakhs, took their sons and daughters into slavery, stole the cattle. ...

On the stones animals are drawn: camel, horse, mountain goat, horsemen and stylized images reflecting religious views.  ...