Hidden in the vast Kazakh steppe lies the ancient necropolis and underground mosque of Karaman-ata. The first burials here were made as early as the 8th century, and the most recent in 1970. The underground mosque was built in the 12th-13th centuries, and according to legend, the Kazakh Sufi Karaman-ata is buried there.

The necropolis covers an area of ​​7 hectares and contains hundreds of graves. Kazakhs and Turkmens, as well as Oghuz and Kipchaks, are buried here. The largest cluster of mausoleums appeared in the 19th century and belongs to the large Kazakh tribe of Adai. Many mausoleums are decorated with modest ornamentation and paintings.

The underground mosque, extending to a depth of 5 meters, was created on a natural cavity in the layered rock. The natural cave was expanded to create two halls with a winding corridor, and several skylights were added. It's always cool here, even in the height of summer. The back room is circular and was once used for Sufi rituals. All the floors are covered with soft carpets, so you must remove your shoes before entering the mosque.