Ukasha Ata
Үкаша ата
A tomb and deep well said to belong to one of the Prophet Muhammad’s companions; pilgrims draw water from the well for blessings, making it a sacred site in northern Turkistan.
Ukasha Ata is regarded by locals as the resting place of one of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad. Beside the tomb is an ancient well dozens of metres deep. Pilgrims draw water from it with rope and bucket, and it is said that whoever draws water will be blessed. The area has a small mosque, tombs and rest facilities for pilgrims. It lies about 35 km north of Turkistan and must be reached by hired car. It can be combined with the Sauran ancient city ruins for a half-day or full-day tour. Visitors must dress modestly to enter.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Mausoleum of Rabiga Sultan Begim
- Mausoleum of Esim Khan
- Khilvet Underground Mosque
- Juma Mosque, Turkistan
- Keruen Saray
- Kultobe Settlement
- Sauran