Mausoleum of Alkozha ata

It is located 2.5 km east of the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi along A. Tutkabaev Street. The monument, consisting of a tomb, zhamagathana and a canopy is built of burnt brick. These rooms are covered by a dome, window openings are installed on four sides. The canopy was cut from four faces of a brick. In 1997-1999, was carried out restoration work, retaining its architectural features.

Myths and legends say that Alkozha Ata was the son-in-law of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, that is, the husband of Gauһar, the daughter of a Sufi. In one of these legends was one of the Prophet’s closest friends (pbuh), a reliable partner, follower, one of the most respected people of Islam – Abu Bakr Syddyk. One of them is Zhakyp khoja, the second is Abdimalik khoja. Upon arrival of the brothers in Turkestan, the older brother headed to the lower reaches of the Syr Darya, and settled in the city of Ozgen. And Abdimalik ata remained in Turkestan. It is said that Abdumalik ata served in the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Madrasah, performed the Hajj with Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. At one time, Abdimalik ata was considered one of the most respected people in the Turkestan region. Khoja Ahmed Yasawi also greatly appreciated his contribution to Islam. He soon got married with him, and gave his daughter Gauһar as a wife to the son of Abdimalik Alkozha. Alkozha ata was one of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi’s favorite students. It is said that he had the ability to heal. According to the legends, at that time water was dripping from the turquoise that was on the top of the mausoleum. And in turn, water dripped onto the second turquoise which was on the lower part.