Balasagun

#72 among destinations in Kyrgyzstan

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Balasagun was an ancient Sogdian city in modern-day Kyrgyzstan, located in the Chüy Valley between Bishkek and the Issyk-Kul lake. Located along the Silk Road, the ruins of the city were inscribed in 2014 on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor World Heritage Site. ()

Local name: Баласагун Built: IX centuryUnesco: from 2014Area: 7.34 mi²Coordinates: 42°44'47"N, 75°14'53"E

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ChuyKyrgyzstan

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Balasagun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burana Tower.

~560 ftE
9th-century minaret
Burana Tower
3 min walk • The Burana Tower, a solitary minaret rising against the backdrop of Kyrgyzstan's majestic Tien Shan mountains, stands as a poignant reminder of the ancient city of Balasagun. Once a flourishing hub along the Silk Road, Balasagun was the capital of the powerful...