Dyikanbaeva works at the local school and is actively involved in preserving historical heritage.
The village is situated in the mountains, about seven kilometers from the district center — the village of Kyzyl-Suu, and it has a population of around one thousand people. In 1998, a museum was opened here to preserve historical memory for future generations. “We presented exhibits covering the period from the Stone Age to the Soviet era and the war years. The main task of the museum is to preserve the heritage of our ancestors and use it for educating the youth. Each section has its unique title, such as ‘Descendants Honor the Heritage of Ancestors’ and ‘Numismatics,’” she said.
The village is primarily inhabited by the “döölös” [doolos] clan, and therefore the museum features the history of this clan, as well as the origin and name of the village. We have an exhibit made of jade — a valuable green stone that can be found in our region.
The mausoleum of Jeti-Ake [Sadyr Ake, Kydyr Ake, Moit Ake, Karga Ake, Sart Ake, Tilekmat Ake, Karach Ake — these names are familiar to almost every Issyk-Kul family. They were at the origins of the territorial integrity of Kyrgyzstan in the 20th century] was built in the village of Tilekmat, but later a local resident named Kotserev dismantled it to build a stove for his family. He had many children, but, as locals say, all of them tragically died. At that time, people said that the elders were holy and should be honored, and that it was a punishment from the Almighty,” Baktygul shared.
The museum houses many historically significant items. Initially, ancestors used hand mills, and later switched to stone mills called chapma. “Our museum has a radio from the Soviet era and the first televisions,” she added.
Visitors to the museum include not only local residents but also tourists interested in the history of our region. Next to the museum is a kindergarten, which was also built over a hundred years ago, and we strive to keep it in good condition. In total, our museum has collected over 400 exhibits,” the teacher noted.
