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Korkyt Ata Memorial, Memorial complex near Josaly, Kazakhstan.

The memorial features four vertical concrete steles that reach eight meters in height, each oriented toward different cardinal directions along the Syrdarya River.

The memorial complex, constructed in 1980 during the Soviet period, honors the Turkic poet and composer Korkyt Ata in his birthplace region.

The memorial includes forty metal pipes that generate music similar to the traditional kobyz instrument when the wind passes through the structure.

Visitors can explore the memorial grounds, museum, amphitheater, and hotel facilities, with guided tours available throughout the Karmakshy District location.

The structure incorporates the Tuye Taban ornament, representing a camel's footprint, within its central arch, connecting the site to regional folklore.

Location: Karmakshy District

Inception: 1980

GPS coordinates: 45.60344,63.93472

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43

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