Аманбай күмбезі, Historical mausoleums in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan

The Mausoleums of Amanbay and Amanzhol form an architectural ensemble on a 19th-century nameless necropolis. Amanbay's mausoleum, built in 1924, is a single-chamber structure of mud brick with an octagonal stepped base rising to a conical dome; its facade has special masonry and decorative belts, and the entrance is arched. Amanzhol's mausoleum is a square domed building with an adjoining prayer room linked by a covered passage.

Both mausoleums stand in an unnamed 19th-century necropolis on the Bosaga River, 4 km southeast of Mount Tayatkan in northeastern Betpak-Dala. Amanbay's mausoleum was raised in 1924 over the grave of Amanbay, son of the batyr Agybay; the complex honours both him and his brother Amanzhol. In April 2010 the ensemble was listed as a monument of history and culture of local importance in Shet District, Karaganda Region.

The mausoleums serve as places of reverence for the community and display traditional Kazakh architectural style with carefully crafted details. People visit here to honor their connection to ancestors and maintain local customs.

The site is best accessed during warmer months when paths and terrain are in good condition. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the grounds can be uneven for walking.

The inner surface of the dome does not match its outer shape: from inside it gives a parabolic impression, while the interior is left unplastered. The facades are decorated with belts, and arched openings lead from the base into the chamber.