Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Balasagun was a significant ancient city located in the Chüy Valley of modern-day Kyrgyzstan, strategically positioned along the Silk Road. Founded by the Sogdians and later established as the capital of the Kara-Khanid Khanate in the 9th century CE, it was a major political and economic center until its decline post-Mongol conquest in the 13th century. The city is renowned for its diverse cultural heritage, evident in the remnants of Sogdian language use, a sizable Nestorian Christian population, and the construction of the Burana Tower in the 11th century. The site features a blend of domestic structures, defensive towers, and religious and artistic elements, including petroglyphs and stelae, reflecting its historical significance as a cultural and trade hub.
Gallery
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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Details
- Country
- Kyrgyzstan
- Source
- Wikipedia