Kazakh wrestler Kazhymukan Munaitpasov’s dagger handed over to National Museum
20:13, 25 December 2023
The Jambiya short dagger that once belonged to Kazakhstan wrestler Kazhymukan Munaitpasov was handed over today to the National Museum of Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency learnt from the Culture and Information Ministry’s press service.
Vice Minister Arman Zhudebayev, Majilis deputy Ardak Nazarov, and a great-granddaughter of Kazhymukan Aiken Mukanova took part in the solemn ceremony held with the support of the Kazakh Culture and Information Ministry.
Besides, exponents that once belonged to Kazhymukan Munaitpasov from the National Museum holdings were showcased as part of the event.
The jambiya is a traditional dagger that is popular throughout the Arab world.