Ukasha-Ata, Memorial complex in Turkestan, Kazakhstan.
Ukasha-Ata is a memorial complex in the Kyzylorda region of central Kazakhstan, distinguished by a large stone model of a traditional musical instrument and four vertical concrete steles. The steles are oriented toward the cardinal directions, creating a structured layout across the site.
Construction began in the 1980s, with the official opening occurring in 1997 after all structures were completed. The project was designed to make and preserve an important cultural heritage visible in the region.
The memorial holds deep meaning for Turkic peoples, with a museum displaying objects that tell the story of regional heritage and daily traditions. Visitors can sense how this place keeps those stories alive and visible to new generations.
The complex sits about 20 kilometers northeast of Zhosaly village in the Kyzylorda region on open steppe. Getting there by car is advisable since the location is quite remote and the surrounding landscape is wide and exposed.
Metal tubes at the monument's base produce sounds resembling a traditional stringed instrument when wind passes across them. This acoustic feature makes the memorial experience surprisingly sensory in the quiet landscape.
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