The author of the idea and scientific concept of the construction of the spiritual complex “Otpan” is the famous poet, public figure Sabyr Aday. In 2004, he designed a project for a historical and cultural complex, and it was built by designer-architect Kopbol Demesinov. On October 25, 2007, the mausoleum was opened. Currently, by resolution No. 3 of the Akimat of the Mangystau region dated January 5, 2018, the historical and cultural complex is included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Local Importance. This monument was included in the list of sacred objects under the project of regional significance “Geography of Sacred Places of Kazakhstan” within the framework of the “Spiritual Modernization” program.

The historical and cultural complex “Aday ata – Otpan tau” includes a series of open-air monuments:

Mausoleum of Adai Ata. Aksaray is a 37-meter white-stone mausoleum dedicated to our ancestor Adai Ata and his two sons: Kelimberdy and Kudayka. The mausoleum consists of eight rooms dedicated to the eight grandchildren of Adai Ata. There is a historical museum that reflects the past life of the region;

Monument “The image of the mother.” The wife of Adai ata is the image of all mothers. The image of the mother is complemented by the moon – a symbol of the face, the sun – a symbol of the heart, two eagles, denoting two sons, to whom the mother conveys the best human qualities – love of freedom, solidarity, brotherhood. These are two children born from the mother’s womb – Kudayke and Kelimberdi. Mother is the cradle of life and the ancestor of life, the keeper of the hearth. Therefore, this monument is located near the Adai Ata mausoleum. The height of the monument is 15 meters;

Staircase of 362 steps – a hiking trail consisting of 362 steps, according to the number of holy places in the region, which lead to the top of Mount Otpan Tau;

Tamga of the Adai clan. A spear and a saber are depicted against the background of the shield, in the center there is the famous tamga of the Adai family in the form of an arrow, pointing upwards and symbolizing courage, country and unity.

The sculpture of the “Heavenly Wolf” is an animal-totem, according to an ancient legend, it is considered the progenitor of the entire Turkic people. Kokbori – Great she-wolf, a symbol of strength and freedom of spirit. According to legend, she raised the baby she found – the future batyr;

Amal, which originates from the era of nomads, ignites Fire – the fire of worship of the spirits of ancestors (Tagzym Alauy). According to the already established tradition, the torch is passed by relay to representatives of the Adai clans.