If a nation does not know its history, if the country loses its history, then its citizens have nowhere to go.
Mirzhakyp Dulatuly

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Birthday of Kalybek Kuanyshbayev

Formation of Akmola province

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In 1999, memorial complex of Karasay and Agyntay batyrs (warriors) was opened in Ayyrtau

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In 1999, memorial complex of Karasay and Agyntay batyrs (warriors) was opened in Ayyrtau - e-history.kz
The memorial complex was built in 1999 in the honor of legendary warrior — Karasay and Agyntay batyrs, famous for their fight against zhungar invaders. In the 17th century the army of Yesim Khan was headed by 18-year-old Karasay batyr; Argyn-Agyntay was his loyal friend. During 48 years they participated in more than 200 bloody fights against oppressors and completed their strugle when they were 65 years old. Karasay and Agyntay batyrs were buried in one cemetery on the hill Kulshynbaytobe.