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Turkestan (Turkistan, former Hazrat-e Turkestan) is a city situated in South Kazakhstan oblast (region) of Kazakhstan. It is a railway station on the Orenburg-Tashkent line. Turkestan city played an important role in Kazakhstan history and is a sacred city for significant part of Kazakh people. Turkestan city is located about 160 km northwest of Taraz city.

Turkestan was an important trade center of the past known from 4th century. The full ancient name of the city was "Hazrat-e Turkestan" meaning "Saint of Turkestan". Turkestan city was the most important learning center for Kazakh steppes people. In 1390 one of the most important architectural monuments of Kazakhstan was built. It is the tomb (mausoleum) over ancient leader Timur grave.

Turkestan city is attracting thousands of pilgrims every year. Turkestan city is also known as the Second Mecca of the East. It is extremely important for Kazakhstan Muslims. Also there are other historical sites in Turkestan city: ancient bath house, Timur's granddaughter mausoleum, three mausoleums of Kazakh khans (leaders). You can go to Turkestan city by trains from Almaty city (about 20 hours). Another way is to make a road trip from nearby Shymkent airport (about 2 hours).

Turkestan Kazakhstan city population - 99,000 (2006).
Turkestan Kazakhstan city phone code - +7-72533.
Turkestan Kazakhstan city postal code - 457010.