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Barskoon gorge

Barskaun (Barskoon), a gorge. The southern coast of Issyk-Kul, 80 km from Karakol. At the entrance to the gorge is

Barskoon river

Barskaun (Barskoon), river. It flows through the territory of Jety-Oguz district. It starts in the central part of the Terskey

Barskoon settlement

Barskaun (Barskoon), a settlement. It is located near the mouth of the Barskaun river, on its right bank. The settlement

Bars-bek

Bars-bek (675-711) was the ruler of the Kyrgyz state that formed on the Yenisei River. He conducted an independent foreign

Balykchi city

Balykchi, a town. It is located on the west of Lake Issyk-Kul. It owes its appearance to the establishment of

Balbay Batyr

Balbay Eshkojo uulu, of Bugu origin, was born on February 28, 1791. He waged wars of liberation against the invaders

Balasagyn Zhusup

Balasagyn Zhusup (Yusuf Hass Hajib Balasaguni). He lived and created in XI century, was born around 1018 in Balasagun, the

Bala-Mazar

Bala-Mazar or Tash-Mazar (bala – child, tash – stone). Kalbai village, Talas district. A holy place. There is no keeper.

Baitik Baatyr

Baityk (Baitik) Kanayev (1820-1886) was a hereditary manap of the Solto family in the Chui Valley. He was one of

Babur, Zahir ad-Din Muhammad

Babur, Zahir ad-Din Muhammad (14.2.1483-26.12.1530). “Babur” means “lion, commander, leopard” and is derived from the Persian word for “tiger.” Central

Abshir-Ata

Abshir-Ata is a waterfall, a natural monument. It is located in Nookat district of Osh oblast on the Abshir-Sai river,

Abdrakhmanov Yusup

Abdrakhmanov Yusup (28.12.1901 – 05.11.1938). He was born in Chirkey village, Karakol county (Issyk-Kul region). His father, Abdrakhman Balapanov, was

Aalam Ordo

Aalam Ordo cultural and ethnographic center. It is located 8 km east of Kadzhi-Sai, the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.

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