Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan[1] is the largest museum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and one of the largest museums in Central Asia.[2]
When first established in 1931, the museum was located in the Almaty Cathedral. It moved to a modern facility in 1985 and is a landmark in Almaty.[2]
The museum houses the most significant collection of Kazakh historical, archaeological, and modern cultural and political artifacts.
References
- "Central State Museum of Kazakhstan Republic". Almaty, Kazakhstan. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- Heritage Net, UNESCO.
External links
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