In Kazakh history, the settlement of Martobe is known as the place
where the hill served as the steppe parliament.
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In Kazakh history, the settlement of Martobe is known as the area where the hill served as a steppe parliament. While there are many hills in the Kazakh steppe, Martobe is unique in its significance. It was here that the very first Kurultai took place, where the elders of Kazakh clans and tribes gathered to discuss important issues concerning migration, grazing lands, and international relations. Due to its location near major cities such as Tashkent and Turkestan, as well as its favorable natural conditions, Martobe became a gathering place for significant assemblies.
Following the death of Abulkhair Khan, the organization and unification of the Kazakh people occurred at Martobe. Additionally, it was here that the seal of the «Zheti Zhargy» of Tauke Khan — the first steppe law — was established, which became the foundation for the legal order among the Kazakhs.
