Part Two

House of Painters

Driving Photo - a few photos as we depart Bishkek for Issyk Kul Lake with stops along the way.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Main Power Station

Driving Photo - Coal fired power plant with the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range, the Northern spur of the Tian Shan Mountains.

Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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15,994 ft Semenov Tian-Shanski Peak

Driving Photo

Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Corn

Driving Photo

Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Produce

Driving Photo

Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Cabbage

Driving Photo

Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan Airforce MiG-23MS #25

Driving Photo

Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Grinding Stone

Cultural items have been moved here for preservation.

Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Grinding Stone

Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Balasagun

Our guide rushed us over to this vantage point for the best overall view.

Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Archeological Site & Artifacts

The mound is where the ancient city of Balasagun, the capital of the 10 to 13th century Karakhanid Khanate was located.

Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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Tomb Stone

Tomb stones from across the area were brought here for preservation.

Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025

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