Petroglyphs in Central Asia – exploring the past
The petroglyphs in Central Asia offer a marvellous glimpse into a distant past. At a time when people did not …
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Kyrgyzstan
Solomon’s throne in Osh – a spiritual mountain
In front of the chapel of Babur stands a shady tree. Most visitors sit down on the low walls in …
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Relaxing at Lake Issyk-Kul
Lake Issyk-Kul in Northern Kyrgyztan is the seventh deepest lake in the world. Issyk-Kul means “warm lake”. Although the lake …
Food in Kyrgyzstan – culinary exploits
„Can you prepare anything without meat?“ „No,“ the owner starts, but „Yes, no problem,“ another customer jumps in. In Central …
Hiking to the Kol Mazar near Arslanbob
The Kol Mazar holy lakes lay behind a range of high mountains. From the village of Arslanbob we hiked up …
Statues in the capital town of Bishkek
With his long coat coolly flapping open, Lenin walks down a flight of stairs, followed by some loyal revolutionaries. The …
