Türkistan – ein Besuch der antiken Stadt, die jedes Jahr Millionen Pilger und Touristen anzieht
Euronews besucht Türkistan, die heilige Stadt der Muslime in Asien und UNESCO-Kulturstätte mit ihren alten Straßen, einem Mausoleum aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, Bädern aus dem 16. Jahrhundert und Touristenattraktionen des 21. Jahrhunderts.
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Euronews besucht Türkistan, die heilige Stadt der Muslime in Asien und UNESCO-Kulturstätte mit ihren alten Straßen, einem Mausoleum aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, Bädern aus dem 16. Jahrhundert und Touristenattraktionen des 21. Jahrhunderts.
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00:00In this episode of the Modern Nomads we take you to the southwest of Kazakhstan, to the holy city of Turkistan.
00:11It is best known for the mausoleum of Hoca Ahmad Yasawi, whose verses and teachings earned him the reputation of the holy teacher,
00:18the man who spread Islam in Central Asia and beyond.
00:21It's a place of pilgrimage included in the UNESCO's list of cultural heritage.
00:25The city is host to over a million believers and tourists every year.
00:30When the religion of Islam passed on the territory of Central Asia, it was completely spread out,
00:35due to the fact that the local population, first of all, did not know the language.
00:39Ahmed Yasawi, in a very accessible language, in the form of lyrics, in the Diwan Hikmet, in the sciences of his work,
00:47gave us to understand what the Quran is in itself.
00:50Tamberlane, better known in this region as Emir Timur, was convinced that Hoca saw his coming and wanted to visit his mausoleum.
01:05Then he ordered the construction of a much bigger and lavish one, and the result is the recent structure that you see here.
01:12It is also likely that Tamberlane realized the importance of this place that had already become the center of science, philosophy, and religion in his realm.
01:22From the 12th century to the 19th, the end of the 20th century, there were about 100,000 students,
01:30which he sent from the south of China, to the south of the Balkans, and, of course, to the south of the Arab countries.
01:39When Tamberlane died in 1405, the construction of the mausoleum was halted.
01:44It was never finished, but still served as a royal court, library, school, and a place of prayer, gathering, and burial of the elders.
01:51It became the role model for the Timurida architectural style that spread throughout Asia.
01:56The mausoleum is a breathtaking place, but this city is not just a place of pilgrimage. It has many other things to offer.
02:04In recent years, Much has been invested in the renewal of the city so that it can attract tourists.
02:29Indeed, or the leaders have requested the summit.
02:31Indeed, once the awe inspired by the mausoleum subsides,
02:36have fun in the ethno-village with its yurts, old crafts and sports.
02:41Go see the recently excavated streets and clay houses of the ancient city,
02:45the 16th century hammam or the public baths that were fully functional
02:49and used by people until 1970s.
02:52Take an adrenaline-fueled flight over Kazakhstan in the Flying Theater.
02:56Enjoy the tranquility of the city's park.
02:59The museum holds many artifacts of the civilizations that moved east-west
03:03through the vast steppes and deserts of Kazakhstan.
03:07This 7th century monument is an excellent example of what a melting pot of cultures this region is
03:11because on this side of the monolith you can see inscription written in ancient Turkic runes,
03:17but go to the other side and there's some very neat Chinese calligraphy.
03:22Do take a walk down the city's streets and witness the efforts to make imposing structures full of history
03:30and modern decorations blend well.
03:36Kerouen Sarai Shopping Mall, built recently as a reconstruction of a Silk Road Oasis,
03:41boasts many well-known brands and restaurants and its evening show.
03:44The first Kazakh opera, Kizjibek, is in an unusual naval setting.
03:49Bello, è la prima volta che vedo uno spettacolo di questo genere in qualsiasi parte.
03:55Sono dovuto venire in Kazakistan per vedere uno spettacolo piacevole
04:00che mi par di capire racconta di una storia, una leggenda kazaka
04:05per cui si ha, diciamo, la storia prima di tutto e poi l'aspetto scenico.
04:11Molto interessante, bello, divertente.
04:18The city has a new airport, but if you choose to travel old style,
04:22there will be one final pleasure.
04:23The railway station, one of the oldest in Kazakhstan, built in 1903.
04:28I mean, look at this railway station.
04:30And it has clay furnaces for heating, three of them.
04:33This is my first time at the railway station with such a beautiful old heating system.
04:41But it may not be the last.
04:43The recently introduced tourist hop-off, hop-on train
04:46that takes you to the most beautiful historical cities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan,
04:51Almaty, Turkistan, Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara
04:54is something definitely worth exploring.