11 March, 2026
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Great Silk Road
Millennial
heir of history
Historical and cultural reserve-museum of Taraz — one of the ancient cities of Kazakhstan. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2000+
years of history
30
monument
5
UNESCO Site
News
Latest news about museum life and cultural events
06 March, 2026
Elegance and Beauty: Silent Witnesses of the Past
In honor of International Women's Day, an exhibition titled "Tenderness and Beauty: Silent Witnesses of th...
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03 March, 2026
Educational Lecture: Art of the Karakhan Mausoleum
An educational lecture was held at Taraz University named after M. Kh. Dulati! Historian of the "Scientific...
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01 March, 2026
March 1 — Happy Gratitude Day!
Dear colleagues and city residents!Gratitude Day is a vivid expression of peace and harmony, unity and mutual respect in...
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27 February, 2026
Lecture: Construction of Zhalpaktobe Settlement
Historian of the "Scientific Activities and Monument Protection" department of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-...
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26 February, 2026
Round Table: Digital Society Demands Competent Specialists — at Taraz International University
Faculty members, students, and master's students participated in the event, where the importance of training competitive...
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About the museum
The State Museum-Reserve 'Monuments of Ancient Taraz', established by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1998, is a center for research, protection, and promotion of the historical and cultural heritage of a region with more than 2000 years of history.
30
monument of national significance
5
UNESCO World Heritage Site
2015
ICOM Museum of the Year Award
Museum Collection Artifacts
Discover the valuable ceramics collection preserved in the museum's archaeological fund
Ceramic Art of Taraz of the 8th-13th Centuries
Virtual tour
Explore ancient monuments in 360° format from the comfort of your home
