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Kyrgyzstan

The tower, along with grave markers, some earthworks and the remnants of a castle and three mausoleums, is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagun, which was established by the Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century.

The tower was built in the 11th century and was used as a template for other minarets. An external staircase and steep, winding stairway inside the tower enables visitors to climb to the top. It is one of the oldest architectural constructions in Central Asia.

Old burial grounds.

Intricate work on the side of the building.

We returned to Bishkek and out last evening together as a group

Local traditional Kyrgyzstan entertainment

Myself and friend Bill Oakley. An appropriate sign. What a wonderful trip this has been to the Stans, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. We have met wonderful people along this journey, ate delicious local dishes, learned so much of the cultures of the Silk Road and the communities that shared this history in this part of Asia. I leave with great memories of this part of the world.

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