Geometrical dimensions of the mausoleum of Ahmet Yassawi
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32523/2220-685X-2021-62-3-53Keywords:
Holy Quran, mausoleum of Hodja Ahmed Yassawi, Middle Ages, ruler Temirlan, dome, portal, dimensions of the mausoleumAbstract
In this article, the mausoleum of Hodja Ahmed Yassawi was built in the Middle Ages by order of Temirlan. He gave a short biography of a Turkic commander and ruler who played a significant role in Central Asia, South and West Asia and the Caucasus, Volga region of Russia. It is said that Temirlan paid special attention to the dome and paid special attention to its appearance during the construction. His first proposed size was the diameter of the large dome of the mausoleum. The purpose of the article is that the mausoleum has not yet been fully explored and there is little information about this mausoleum. In addition, the purpose of Temirlan's ideas and criteria for the construction of this mausoleum is presented. The khans who contributed to the preservation of this mausoleum for many years and the stages of repair are described.