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Zharkent mosque - museum
For the construction of the Zharkent mosque, a master from China was specially invited. When designing, an oriental ornament was used, at one time the mosque was an incomparable architectural object of Central Asia.
The Zharkent mosque was built in the years 1887-1892 with folk money with the support of the merchant Yuldashev. The building was built in Zaeyliysky, Chinese architectural style, the main examples of traditional architecture of Central Asia and Kazakhstan were also used.
The main entrance portal is distinguished by its features. The ideological and artistic role of the portal is to give imagery and grandeur. This is usually achieved by increasing its size compared to other parts of the structure. The height of the portal is 19 meters. The roof structure of the Zharkent mosque is also different. The roof structure consists of wooden beams and brackets called “Dow” and “Gong”.
Zharkent mosque remains one of the historical and cultural places that attract the surprised eyes of domestic and foreign tourists.
Zharkent mosque - museum
For the construction of the Zharkent mosque, a master from China was specially invited. When designing, an oriental ornament was used, at one time the mosque was an incomparable architectural object of Central Asia.
The Zharkent mosque was built in the years 1887-1892 with folk money with the support of the merchant Yuldashev. The building was built in Zaeyliysky, Chinese architectural style, the main examples of traditional architecture of Central Asia and Kazakhstan were also used.
The main entrance portal is distinguished by its features. The ideological and artistic role of the portal is to give imagery and grandeur. This is usually achieved by increasing its size compared to other parts of the structure. The height of the portal is 19 meters. The roof structure of the Zharkent mosque is also different. The roof structure consists of wooden beams and brackets called “Dow” and “Gong”.
Zharkent mosque remains one of the historical and cultural places that attract the surprised eyes of domestic and foreign tourists.