Burana and Balbali
The tower is Burana Tower, the historic remains of the once prosperous Silk Road city of Balasagyn. Balbali, the stone figures in the foreground, are ancient small stone statues carved in honor of fallen Turkic warriors which have been collected from across Kyrgyzstan. They now form a strange garden at the tower's base. Most balbali depict images of the warriors they honor.
In the An excursion to Burana Tower photo essay.
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Donald Garrett gave props (23 Dec 2008):
very interesting subject...nice capture
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