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Kyrgyzstan
Lady with gold teeth on a horse farm, Kegeti
Lady with gold teeth on a horse farm, Kegeti (Кегети). Kegeti has a population of around 3,000 (2021).
Lady in the mirror, Kegeti
Lady in the mirror on a horse farm, Kegeti (Кегети). Kegeti has a population of around 3,000 (2021).
Camp at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Camp at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Camp at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Camp at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Boy at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Boy at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Family at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Family at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). The man is wearing an Ak-kalpak. The Ak-kalpak is an elongated cap made of white wool felt traditionally worn by Kyrgyz men. It is usually decorated with black embroidery. The name literally means “white hat” (Kyrgyz "ak" (white) and the Turkish word "kalpak"). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Girl at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Girl at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Man at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Man at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Girl at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Girl at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Boy at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Boy at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Two girls at Song-Kul (Song-Köl)
Two girls at Song-Kul (Song-Köl, Соң-Көл). Song Kul is a lake in the Naryn Region. The lake is located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters and covers an area of around 270 km2. It is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan (after Issyk-Kul).
Bad weather approaching on the road to At-Bashi
Bad weather approaching on the road to At-Bashi (Ат-Башы)
Man, At-Bashi
Man, At-Bashi (Ат-Башы). At-Bashi is a village in the Naryn Region. It has a population of around 14,500 (2021) and is the seat of the At-Bashy District.
Man and sheep, on the road to Tash-Rabat
Man and sheep, on the road to Tash-Rabat. The man is wearing an Ak-kalpak. The Ak-kalpak is an elongated cap made of white wool felt traditionally worn by Kyrgyz men. It is usually decorated with black embroidery. The name literally means “white hat” (Kyrgyz "ak" (white) and the Turkish word "kalpak").
Horses at Tash-Rabat
Tash-Rabat is a 15th century stone caravanserai (a resting place for travelers) located in the At-Bashy district at an altitude of 3,200 meters. It has been suggested that Tash Rabat may have originally been built as a Nestorian (Eastern Christian church of the East Syriac Rite) monastery as early as the 10th century. There are, however, indications that it instead was an early Buddhist monastery.
Rider and horse, Naryn
Rider and horse, Naryn (Нарын). Naryn is the regional administrative center of the Naryn Region. It has an estimated population of around 41,000 (2021).
Man and girl, Naryn
Man and girl, Naryn (Нарын). Naryn is the regional administrative center of the Naryn Region. It has an estimated population of around 41,000 (2021).
Man, Naryn
Man, Naryn (Нарын). Naryn is the regional administrative center of the Naryn Region. It has an estimated population of around 41,000 (2021).
Lady feeding goat inside car
Lady feeding goat inside car, Naryn (Нарын). Naryn is the regional administrative center of the Naryn Region. It has an estimated population of around 41,000 (2021).
Man wearing an Ak-kalpak in Jeti-Ögüz village
Man wearing an Ak-kalpak in Jeti-Ögüz village. The Ak-kalpak is an elongated cap made of white wool felt traditionally worn by Kyrgyz men. It is usually decorated with black embroidery. The name literally means “white hat” (Kyrgyz "ak" (white) and the Turkish word "kalpak").
The name Jeti-Ögüz means “seven bulls”, which comes from the fact that a rock formation there looks like seven bulls. The Jeti-Ögüz Rocks is a geological protected area (nature monument). The village as around 4,100 inhabitants (2021).
A girl from Jeti-Ögüz village
A girl from Jeti-Ögüz village. The name Jeti-Ögüz means “seven bulls”, which comes from the fact that a rock formation there looks like seven bulls. The Jeti-Ögüz Rocks is a geological protected area (nature monument). The village as around 4,100 inhabitants (2021).
A girl from Jeti-Ögüz village
A girl from Jeti-Ögüz village. The name Jeti-Ögüz means “seven bulls”, which comes from the fact that a rock formation there looks like seven bulls. The Jeti-Ögüz Rocks is a geological protected area (nature monument). The village as around 4,100 inhabitants (2021).
Man, in the entrance of the family yurt
Man, in the entrance of the family yurt. Jeti-Ögüz. A yurt is a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt. It is used by nomadic groups in Kyrgyzstan and in other places in Central Asia. The structure consists of an assembly of wood or bamboo for walls, a door frame, ribs, and a wheel (crown) for the roof.
Eagle hunter and his bird
Eagle hunter and his bird at Jeti-Ögüz.
Eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan is an old tradition. It is performed by nomadic people of the high Central Asian valleys. Hunting with berkut (the golden eagle) used to be an efficient way to hunt for food and furs but is now performed mainly as a way of trying to conserve the tradition. However, the practice of eagle hunting is slowly disappearing.
Eagle hunter and his bird
Eagle hunter and his bird at Jeti-Ögüz.
Eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan is an old tradition. It is performed by nomadic people of the high Central Asian valleys. Hunting with berkut (the golden eagle) used to be an efficient way to hunt for food and furs but is now performed mainly as a way of trying to conserve the tradition. However, the practice of eagle hunting is slowly disappearing.
Eagle hunter and his bird
Eagle hunter and his bird at Jeti-Ögüz.
Eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan is an old tradition. It is performed by nomadic people of the high Central Asian valleys. Hunting with berkut (the golden eagle) used to be an efficient way to hunt for food and furs but is now performed mainly as a way of trying to conserve the tradition. However, the practice of eagle hunting is slowly disappearing.
Woman taking a therapeutic hot bath, Jeti-Ögüz
A woman is taking a hot bath at the balneotherapy resort at Jeti-Ögüz. Balneotherapy is a method of treating diseases by bathing. It is a traditional medicine technique usually practiced at spas.
Playing chess at the balneotherapy resort in Jeti-Ögüz
Playing chess at the balneotherapy resort in Jeti-Ögüz. Balneotherapy is a method of treating diseases by bathing. It is a traditional medicine technique usually practiced at spas.
Girl in Jeti-Ögüz village
Girl in Jeti-Ögüz village. The name Jeti-Ögüz means “seven bulls”, which comes from the fact that a rock formation there looks like seven bulls. The Jeti-Ögüz Rocks is a geological protected area (nature monument). The village as around 4,100 inhabitants (2021).
Boys diving. Raduga resort at lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres long and up to 60 kilometres wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Raduga resort at lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres long and up to 60 kilometres wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Woman in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres long and up to 60 kilometres wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Girl and puppy in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres long and up to 60 kilometres wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Young boy in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres long and up to 60 kilometres wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Girl in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres long and up to 60 kilometres wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Man smoking in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometres long and up to 60 kilometres wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Young boy and a girl in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Young boy in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Raduga resort at lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Woman posing at Raduga resort at lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Girl at indoor swimming pool. Raduga resort at lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Boy and an inflated tube in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Woman working in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.
Boy in a village near lake Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul Lake is 182 kilometers long and up to 60 kilometers wide. It is the second-largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America. It is at an altitude of 1,607 meters and reaches 668 meters in depth.