The Uly Dala Eli Ortalygy Heritage Museum In Turkistan, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is looking to develop more tourism around its most significant Silk Road era site, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkistan. The government has recently developed expansive parks, a 4D (or 5D, 10D, 123D, who knows?) theater, an outdoor mall and a major heritage museum. Attractions to up the attraction.

Fancy exterior of the new Uly Dala Eli Ortalygy Heritage Museum, all modern blue tile with a traditional yurt stuck in a corner.

The lobby has a giant, shiny tree sculpture. Sure. Checking out the exhibits, gazing at ancient warrior garb.

A big diorama devoted to the nomadic culture. Toy horses and a turntable will get you there.

A throwback miner, a backbone industry for the country. Display detail, a bit of a harsh transition from foreground foliage and background, blown up photo landscapes. Funky.

There's a large diorama depicting everyday Silk Road living. Give your camel a break, have a little rock side chat.