Zenkovy house, Wooden architectural heritage site in Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The Zenkovy House is a wooden structure in Panfilov Park that stands approximately 56 meters tall with intricate wooden construction techniques throughout. Every part of the structure demonstrates the craftsmanship and architectural design that define the building.
The building was constructed between 1904 and 1907 by architect A.P. Zenkov using engineering methods that relied on wooden joinery without metal nails. This distinctive technique allowed the structure to withstand the 1911 earthquake without damage.
The building holds religious artworks and an iconostasis created in workshops from Moscow and Kiev. These pieces reflect the artistic connections between different cultural centers of the early twentieth century.
The structure is located in central Almaty and is open daily for visitors and religious services. Guided tours in multiple languages are available to help visitors understand the building's history and construction.
The structure ranks among the world's tallest wooden buildings, a distinction achieved through its early 1900s construction approach. The specialized technique of joining wood without metal fasteners was rarely applied in such large-scale projects during that era.
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