Uzgen Monuments The monuments of Uzgen are considered a classic of the Karakhanid era (10th-12th centuries). Their particular significance lies in their compact arrangement, clearly demonstrating the development of architecture over time (the Middle Mausoleum – early 11th century, Northern – 1152, Southern – 1187). The free-standing minaret dates back to the mid-11th century. No work on the architecture and art history of Central Asian medieval times is complete without reference to these
Tash-Rabat – a medieval caravanserai The stone fortress Tash-Rabat is located 525 km southeast of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, in the Naryn region. Hidden in the remote gorge of Kara-Kaюн, at an altitude of 3500 m above sea level, not far from the border with China, lies a completely unusual and therefore very mysterious monument of medieval architecture in Kyrgyzstan – Tash-Rabat. Historians and archaeologists still debate who, when, and most importantly, why built this unusual
Sary-Chelek Lake. Sary-Chelek Lake ("yellow bowl" in translation from Kyrgyz) is located in the territory of the nature park of the same name, on the southeastern slope of the Chotkal Ridge, which is situated in the Western Tien Shan. The water level is 1878 m above sea level, the surface area of the water mirror is 4.92 km², the length of the lake is 7.5 km, the maximum width is 2280 m, and the average width is 650 m. The maximum depth is 234 m, and the average depth is 98 m. There
Osh - "The Southern Capital" of Kyrgyzstan. The city of Osh is the administrative center of the Osh region and the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan. The city is located at an altitude of over 1000 m above sea level on the outskirts of the Fergana Valley at the northern foothills of the Kichik-Alai Range. Osh is surrounded on three sides by the spurs of this range, and in the center of the city rises the Suleiman Mountain to a height of over 100 m. It is believed that the prophet
The Tomb of Manas - an architectural monument of the Middle Ages. The unique historical monument of the tomb (mausoleum) of Manas is located 22 km from the city of Talas to the northeast of the city. It belongs to the attractions of the Great Silk Road era that have survived to this day. This monument of medieval architecture in Kyrgyzstan, located in the upper reaches of the Talas River, is the burial place of Kanyzyak-khatun, the daughter of Emir Abuka, and, according to legend, the tomb of
Issyk-Kul - the Mountain Pearl. The most beautiful and largest lake in Central Asia is Lake Issyk-Kul. It is located between the ridges of the Northern Tien Shan: the sun-facing Kungey Ala-Tuu and the sun-shaded Terskey Ala-Tuu at an altitude of 1609 m above sea level. Issyk-Kul is one of the largest mountain lakes in the world.
Burana - Architectural Heritage. Located 12 km southwest of the present-day town of Tokmak is the medieval settlement of Balasagun, the capital of the Karakhanid Khanate (940 - 1210 AD). The Karakhanid Khanate was the largest feudal state in Central Asia during the 10th-12th centuries. The first Karakhanids conquered most of Eastern Turkestan, Central Tien Shan, Semirechye, and Fergana.
Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In the center of the Chui Valley, at the northern foothills of the Kyrgyz Range, at an altitude of about 750 - 900 m, lies the largest city of the Kyrgyz Republic, its capital - the city of Bishkek. The area of the city is 127 km².
The vast territories of fruit and nut forests in the Arslanbob valley are the largest in the world. The area of the forests exceeds 600,000 hectares, and Arslanbob itself is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level. Locals tell a legend that Alexander the Great once brought his troops to these lands while returning from his campaign to the East. Leaving this amazing land, he took with him fruits and nuts from the local forests to Greece. Thus, Kyrgyz nuts made their way to
Ordo Sakhna – The Folk Ethnographic Theater. Biography. The folk ethnographic theater Ordo Sakhna was established in 1999 and brought together a group of professional musicians, graduates of the conservatory, and laureates of international and regional competitions. The theater is directed by Shamil Djaparov.
Bishkek (Kyrgyz: Бишкек) is the capital of Kyrgyzstan and the largest city in the country. It constitutes a special administrative unit and is a city of republican subordination. Old names include Pishpek and Frunze (named after M. V. Frunze). Population — 874,400 residents (2012).
Osh is the second most populous city in Kyrgyzstan after Bishkek. According to estimates as of January 1, 2012, the population of the city was 516,200 people. The city administration oversees not only the city of Osh but also 11 suburban villages with a total population of 255,600 residents. The population of the city along with its suburbs was estimated to be 1 million residents (as of 2012).
Kyrgyzstan is a small country bordering Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The main attractions are Issyk-Kul Lake and the city of Bishkek. The Kyrgyz mountains and women are beautiful. You will try fresh water fish dishes, enjoy a vibrant nightlife, meet good people, and especially beautiful girls, as well as great food/wine/nightlife, good highways, tranquility, and greenery. It’s a cool, peaceful place.
The film tells about the life and work of shepherds in the highlands of Kyrgyzstan and how new pasture committees help them ease their work and daily life.
