Turkestan is a real gem on the map of Kazakhstan. The city is famous for the Unesco-listed Sufi mausoleum of Saint Khoxa, Ahmad Jasawi. The building was built in the 14th century during the reign of Tamerlane, it makes a stunning impression, especially in the rays of the afternoon sun. Near Turkestan, I also had the opportunity to admire the ruins of the city of Sauran, which provided bricks and tiles for the construction of the mausoleum.