Zharkent mosque, Wooden mosque in Zharkent, Kazakhstan
The Zharkent Mosque features an architectural design combining Central Asian Islamic elements with Chinese pagoda-style elements across its 28 by 54 meter structure.
Built between 1892 and 1895 under architect Hon Piquet's direction, the mosque received funding from local merchant Vali Akhun Yuldashev and support from Uighur craftsmen.
The mosque includes separate prayer areas, with the main floor accommodating male worshippers and the upper gallery reserved for female attendees during religious services.
The building now functions as both a museum and religious center, opening daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with guided tours available in Russian and Kazakh.
The original construction utilized Tian Shan spruce wood and traditional joining techniques without nails, supported by 52 wooden columns throughout the structure.
Location: Almaty Region
GPS coordinates: 44.16309,79.99998
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:21
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