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The cultural practice of worshipping at the sacred sites, known as Mazars, is one of the ancient Kyrgyz traditions. Even though the first known date of the worship at these sacred sites is not known precisely, it is several centuries old and has its cultural functions and place in current times as well. In this …

This publication was devoted to a complex of sacred sites located in the Nyldy-Ata gorge, close to the village of Ozgorush in Talas raion.  In this unique place, the territory of which is around 7 kilometres square, there are over 30 springs, stones and trees regarded by the local population as sacred sites.  The publication …

Articles published in the book “Sacred sites of Isyk-Köl: Spiritual Powers, Pilgrimage, and art” (in Kyrgyz, Russian and English), Aigine, 2009: Aitpaeva Gulnara. The dispute on pilgrimage to sacred sites among Kyrgyz Muslims Aldakeeva Gulmira. The role of spirits in Kyrgyz culture Almashev Chagat, Erlenbaeva Maya. Sacred sites and objects of the peoples of Altai …

Dates: 19-23 June 2013Venue: Karakol Natural Park Uch Enmek, Altai Republic, Russian FederationWorking language: Altai, English, Russian Long-time partners and experts of the Aigine Cultural Research Center, Nurak Abdrakhmanov and traditional practitioner, Amanbubu Torogeldieva, together with staff member, Cholponai U-G, participated in an international Fire Ceremony Uchurlu Ot, organized within the framework of a conference on the Place …