Several more
historical monuments in Kazakhstan may be added to the UNESCO World Heritage
List. The documentation process for including the underground mosques in Mangystau
has already begun, according to the country’s Ministry of Culture and
Information. The main requirement is that all sites must meet the 10 criteria
established by the specialized UN agency.
«This year, the
Culture Committee will develop projects on buffer zone boundaries and
management plans for each site in line with UNESCO requirements. As part of this nomination, five rock-cut mosques of the Mangystau
region are planned for inscription in the UNESCO list. These include Karaman
Ata, Shakpak Ata, Shopan Ata, Sultan Epe, and the unique and renowned Beket Ata
mosque. It’s important to note that this
work requires time and extensive preparation,» said Zhanat Seidaliyeva, spokesperson for the
Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information. ¤
The ministry plans to continue this work with the aim of presenting examples of medieval mosques and mausoleums from Kazakhstan, as well as modern architectural solutions, on the international stage.
