In the very heart of Astana, there is a place where the past comes alive on the yellowed pages of ancient books. The National Center of Manuscripts and Rare Books is a unique repository of the spiritual heritage of the Kazakh people. Here, forgotten manuscripts are revived, their secrets explored, and the lost connections with history restored. Our report tells about how the Center’s specialists search for, restore, and preserve written monuments.
The National Center of Manuscripts and Rare Books in Astana is a place where time takes shape and the past becomes visible. Amid the rustle of old pages and the scent of ancient paper, the spiritual heritage of the nation is preserved — manuscripts, rare books, and documents that reflect centuries of Kazakh statehood and worldview. These sources contain invaluable information about the political, cultural, and intellectual life of the people, creating a priceless bridge between the past and the present.
