Towers touching the heavens
Explore ancient towers of Central Asia. The silent beauty of the minarets adds a remarkable spectacle to the ancient cities’ Ensembles.
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Jul 11, 2022
Carpet patterns of Central Asia
Carpet production in Central Asia is ancient — from times when people started to produce multi-colored, woolen, felt mats.
Jul 1, 2022
Tush Kiyiz - traditional wall hangings
Tush Kiyiz (pronounced “toosh Keeyiz”) are wall hangings, or wall panels. Originally used as decoration in yurts, (the traditional home...
Jul 1, 2022
Pamir National Park - the Heart of Tajikistan
Pamir Mountains is the first natural site of Tajikistan, which was included in the World Heritage List.
Jul 1, 2022
Treasures of Ulugbek
Ulugbek was a sultan and a famous ancient scientist in astronomy, math, trigonometry, spherical geometry arts and intellectual activities.
Jul 1, 2022
Heritage of Turkmenistan - Turkmen carpets
A feature of Turkmen carpets is an unusual pattern of ornament, inherent only to the masters of this country.
Jul 1, 2022
Penjikent - ancient city of the Silk Road
One of the easternmost cities of the state of Sogdiana and Iranian civilization - Penjikent.
Jul 1, 2022
The Dog Which is Not For Sale: Taigan, Kyrgyz Borzoi
Few people know that in the heart of Central Asia, in Kyrgyzstan, there is a breed of Taigan which has been largely forgotten. The breed...
Jul 1, 2022
Pamir highway - a timeless journey
The Pamir Highway is one of the most picturesque roads in the world and the highest mountain road in Central Asia.
Jul 1, 2022
Kumys - beverage of nomads
To some people it is just fermented mare's milk, but to the Kyrgyz it is a symbol of their nationhood a gift from god from which they...
Jun 29, 2022
Caves of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is rich in caves and grottos, («Unkur» in Kyrgyz), which are scattered throughout the Republic and they attract a number o...
Jun 1, 2022
Silk Road Heritage of Kyrgyzstan
Despite the name by which this network of routes in known today, it wasn't a single road, but rather a number of different routes which...
May 1, 2022
Horse - wings of Kyrgyz
To the Kyrgyz, a horse is a prized possession, and horsemanship a much-prized skill. Perhaps, therefore, it is not surprising that among...
Apr 19, 2022
Eagle-hunting traditions of nomads
Hunting with golden eagles is a national tradition of the Kyrgyz, Kazakhs and Mongols. It goes back to ancient times, when it was the...
Apr 1, 2022
Victory Peak - the highest in Kyrgyzstan
Peak Pobeda, is one of three 7000-plus meter giants in Kyrgyzstan. At 7439 metres, it is the highest mountain in the Tien Shan range...
Mar 2, 2022
Kazakh Folk Musical Instruments
Kazakh folk musical instruments have a long history, as evidenced by the ancient legends, legends & heroic tales.
Mar 1, 2022
General information about Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is situated in Central Asia, deep in Eurasia. The territory is 2,724,900 square kilometers (1,049,150 square miles)....
Mar 1, 2022
Astana - the capital of Kazakhstan
Astana has been the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan since December 10, 1997. The area of the city is about 800 square kilometers....
Mar 1, 2022
Almaty and surroundings
Almaty is the largest city of Kazakhstan, the former capital of the country and a large financial center. Almaty has an expanded route...
Mar 1, 2022
Landscape & Topography of Kazakhstan
The northernmost point of Kazakhstan - 55'26' northern latitude - corresponds with the southern latitude of the central part of the East...
Mar 1, 2022
Katon-Karagay National Park
The highest ridges are Katunsky, Southern Altai, Tarbagatai (Altai), Sarymsakty, Listvyaga - the extending chain from the east to the...
Mar 1, 2022
Burabay National Park
In the north of Akmola province there is the National Park «Burabay». It is situated in a fantastic mountain terrain, full of mystical...
Mar 1, 2022
Flora of Kazakhstan
The number of plants is not so big, compared to the neighboring countries (Russia, the republics of Central Asia and the Caucasus). There...
Mar 1, 2022
Karkaraly National Park
Karkaraly Mountains owe their name to a Kazakh national headdress worn by girls and young women - karkara, which was artfully embroidered...
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