Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu mausoleum

The Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu mausoleum is a stone structure built from granite and clay that rises near the Ayagoz River in eastern Kazakhstan. Its entrance faces east, and the building integrates into the landscape along the waterway.

The structure dates to somewhere between the 5th and 11th centuries, though scholars continue to debate its precise origins. This uncertainty keeps the site's story open to interpretation and ongoing study.

The site preserves a story central to Kazakh oral tradition: a tale of two lovers whose sacrifice shaped how the people remember love and devotion. Walking through the grounds, you feel the weight of this legend that has been passed down for centuries.

The site sits in open countryside near the river, accessible but without developed infrastructure. Wear sturdy shoes and prepare for a walk across less developed terrain to reach the mausoleum.

In 1856, explorer Shokan Ualikhanov discovered four stone sculptures at the site depicting the main characters from the legend. These figures represent an ancient artistic interpretation of the story that people still tell today.

GPS coordinates: 47.29250,79.70528

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42