RESTORATION WORK IS UNDERWAY ON THE DOME OF THE K.A. YASAWI MAUSOLEUM

Scientific restoration works are currently underway on the dome of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in the city of Turkistan.

According to the results of a comprehensive assessment conducted by the KazRestoration Republican State Enterprise in April, the strength of the glazed outer layer had deteriorated, while the extent of cracking had increased. To prevent the risk of the glazed outer layer detaching and collapsing, scientific restoration works have been initiated.

The glazed layer currently undergoing restoration is not part of the mausoleum's original structure. The historic structural fabric of the dome has remained intact to this day. The glazed layer serves protective and architectural functions, shielding the original dome structure from precipitation, strong winds, solar radiation, and other environmental factors.

All subsequent decisions will be made solely on the basis of the comprehensive assessment results and in accordance with the principle of minimum intervention, ensuring the least possible impact on the historic structure.

It should be noted that the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was the first historical monument in Kazakhstan to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Therefore, safeguarding its Outstanding Universal Value, authenticity, and integrity remains one of the key priorities of the State policy on the protection of historical and cultural heritage.

The restoration works are being carried out on the basis of scientific research, in accordance with international standards for cultural heritage conservation, and under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.