Zharkent Mosque
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This unique wooden mosque and museum in Zharkent, Kazakhstan, resembles a Chinese pagoda and was built without the use of nails, blending Chinese and Central Asian Islamic architectural styles.

📜 Unique wooden mosque and museum in Zharkent, Kazakhstan.
🔍 Blends Chinese and Central Asian Islamic architectural styles, built without nails.

Why Go

🕌 Admire unique Chinese pagoda-style architecture
🖼️ Explore a historical mosque now functioning as a museum
🤝 Witness a symbol of cultural interweaving and peaceful coexistence
🏗️ Marvel at its construction without a single metal nail

Why Avoid

🗣️ Guided tours may only be in Russian and/or Kazakh
📸 Extra fee for taking pictures inside the mosque

Tips

👗 Modest clothing recommended, women should cover heads/shoulders, men avoid shorts
👟 Shoes must be removed before entering prayer hall
📞 Check current museum hours and ticket prices in advance

Cost

💰 Entrance fee 300 Tenge per person, 500 Tenge for photos.

Hours

🕒 Most days 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., hours may vary.

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