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Mausoleum of Eset-Daribay.

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"Where the fish played in the lakes,
Where the saiga frolicked in the open spaces,
Where the trees were strewn with fruits, 
There were a lot of birds and animals! – 
There, on Zhema, not heeding the pleas, 
You took us away from a generous land! 

Asan Kaigy. Translations by Kairat Zhanabaev.

Sacred objects of Aktobe region.

The mausoleum of Eset-Daribay is located at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level, located in the Sholakzhde tract, 6 kilometers west of the Big Barsuki sand, 7.5 kilometers southwest of the village of Baikadam, 27.5 kilometers north and a little east of the village of Begimbet, in the Shalkar district in the southeastern part of the Aktobe region. 
The monument dates back to the end of the 19th century. In the history of the country, the names of two Yesets are known. One of them is Tama Eset, the second is Shekty Eset. Shekty Eset Kotibaruly is the organizer of the national liberation uprising against the colonial invaders of Western Kazakhstan.
In his historical novel “Steppe Hercules,” the famous writer and journalist Tauman Torekhanov writes that E. Kovalevsky, V. Zalesky, V.A. wrote about Eset Kotibaruly in their research. Perovsky, V.V. Grigoriev, N. Ignatiev, as well as Chokan Valikhanov and Mikhail Venyukov, the author also gives his comments.
In the books of G. Akhmedov “Zhem Boyynda” and in the books of Z. Baydosov and T. Tolepbergenov “Eset Batyr” there is detailed information about this person. The mausoleum of Eset Batyr Kotibaruly was erected in 1890 from adobe and burnt brick.
The mausoleum was rectangular in plan, had a dome and painted walls. However, under the influence of natural factors, this mausoleum was destroyed. In 1993, the mausoleum was reconstructed in accordance with modern architecture, using elements of the national style.
In relation to Mecca, on the right side of the mausoleum is the grave of Eset, on the left of his brother Daribai. A high minaret was built between the two mausoleums. Near the mausoleum there are kulpytas. The length and width of the mausoleum are 7 x 7 meters, height - 8 meters.
The height of the minaret is 16 meters. The names of historical figures of that time are engraved on the marble plaque of the minaret. 
Legend of Eset Kotibaruly. 
Batyr, famous among the people for his wisdom and care for the people, occupies a special place in history. He was also known among the people as a saint. Everyone who drives past his grave stops, reads a prayer and pays tribute to the memory of the saint.
Geographic coordinates of Eset-Daribay mausoleum: N47°20'00.70" E59°08'17.45" 

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Authority
https://www.visitaktobe.kz/ru/guide/page/mavzolej-eset-daribaya
https://aktobenasledie.kz/mavzolej-eset-daribaj/

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