KAYALIK: A CAPITAL OF THE KARLUK YABGHU STATE
Abstract
Kayalik is one of the Mediveal cities on Silk Road. It is located within administrative borders of Sarkand District of Almaty Province, Kazakhstan. The city is of great importance both for being a center of Yedisu Province as well as capital of Karluk Yabghu state. Archaeological excavations conducted in Kayalık revealed the architectural texture of the city. The city obtained appearance of a medieval Islamic city with its caravanserai, hamam (bath), mosque, dervish lodge or tekke, palace, tombs, and mansions. In addition, the presence of places of worship belonging to different religions such as Buddhist, Manichaean temples and chapels makes Kayalık more attractive for researchers. Archaeological excavations and architectural assessment enabled to achieve significant results specifically regarding the Medieval urbanization and Islamization of Southeastern Kazakhstan.
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