Mausoleum of Manas

The monument, popularly known as the "Mausoleum of Manas", is located 15 km from Talas city of Kyrgyzstan. located in the northwest. The tomb, which has the characteristics of characteristic Turkish architecture, is accepted as the most important architectural monument of the 14th century Turkish-Islamic world. Tomb, It is known by the local people as "Manas Tomb". Because the plot of Manas Epic, the heroic epic of the Kyrgyz people, takes place in the land of Talas. Various legends are told about the tomb of Manas in the epic. Most common According to the legend, the tomb of Manas was built by his wife Kanikey. However, the name of a woman, not Manas, is written on the outside of the tomb. Because Kayıket wants to protect Manas' lifeless body from his enemies. outside of the tomb It is understood from kufic writings that it belongs to Emir Abuke's daughter, Kenizek Hatun.