Kyrgyzstan History
Introduction. Visiting our country it is of a high recommendation to recognize the history of Kyrgyzstan and for this purpose we outline a short introduction. We are proud to say that Kyrgyzstan has an interesting and very rich history. In the course of a tour in Kyrgyzstan our guests can notice nomads in the mountains. They like their ancestors as people of Kyrgyzstan used to have a nomadic way of life. Long time ago there was a consideration that in order to preserve nature it is necessary not to build towns and cities. Nomads in Kyrgyzstan tried not to disturb nature of the country by not creating even monuments. Being in Kyrgyzstan on rent a car service you will find out that everything in Kyrgyzstan was going from generation to generation in an oral way. Ancient people very rarely used scripts to record significant events. Kyrgyzstan is estimated to have a history of 2000 years old. And information about people of Kyrgyzstan first became known with Chinese records in 201 BC. We would like to make clear that there are 8 main time periods in the history of Kyrgyzstan:
Prehistory (1 million years ago - 1 000 BC). In the course of a tour car for rent in Kyrgyzstan you will find out that the period of 1 million years ago - 1 000 BC is known as prehistory and identifies the development of cultural and artistic life. This period may be clearly seen in the Rock Art Gallery in Cholpon Ata. Being in Issyk Kul region during tours in Kyrgyzstan you are recommended to visit this resemblance of the Bronze Age, when this place used to be a center of spiritual life of ancient people. There are more than 2000 images depicting everyday doing, celebration of different events, animals - petroglyphs.
Ancient History (1 000 BC - 300 AD). The period of 1 000 BC - 300 AD is identified as the ancient history of Kyrgyzstan. During these times people of Kyrgyzstan start to be known by others with the first record in Chinese notes in 201 BC. Chinese historian Sima Tan in the chronicle "Historical notes" made the Kyrgyz known as one of tribes among five other tribes who struggled with the Hunnu. Then in other Chinese notes Han-shu (History of Han) in the 1st century BC people of Kyrgyzstan were described by historian Ban Gu. These records let the people of modern country know more about the location of the state of people of Kyrgyzstan of those times. The territory of the state was based in the east from modern Kyrgyzstan.
Turkic Era (500-1200). The Turkic Era was in power in 500-1200. During the 6th-13th centuries there was a mean of migration of people of a Turkic language speaking. They were going from the Altai Mountains to the Central Asian region. In the course of your tour in Kyrgyzstan you will be given information that these centuries are marked by establishment of Turkic dynasties. And then there is no any information about people of Kyrgyzstan during first six centuries, and only in the 7th century there was establishment of the Kyrgyz Kaganate. They settled on the banks of the river Yenisei in South Siberia. The Kaganate was ruled by the king Barsbek ajo. Empire of people of Kyrgyzstan was created in 9-10th centuries that stretched from the river Irtysh in the west to the Big Khingan range in the east, from the Angara and Selenga Rivers in the north to the Gobi Desert in the south. During tours in Kyrgyzstan by the Russian historian Barthold there was given information about people and their activity during those times and the term Great Kyrgyz Empire was introduced.
The Mongol Rule (1200-1400). The period of 1200-1400 is known as Mongol Rule and is considered to be the most sad and tragic period in the history of Kyrgyzstan. In the course of a tour in Kyrgyzstan you will be told that this is a period of Mongol invasion of the Genghis Khan. He destroyed the developed Turkic culture and made people to go under his powers in 1207. In 12-15th centuries people of Kyrgyzstan were adopting Islam as a religion of Persian, Arab, and Turkic traders going along the Great Silk Road. But this process is rather long and in the 19th century there still were those of shamanistic views.
Kyrgyz consolidation (1400-1800). Kyrgyz consolidation is known as a period of 1400-1800 in Kyrgyzstan. During these times people were going from South Siberia to the territory of modern Kyrgyzstan. Moreover, in the 15-19th there was no a state of the Kyrgyz. Only then people of Kyrgyzstan were trying to create a single united state of the Kyrgyz people. But they failed to do that and they only managed to create a system of two wings. These states were independent ones.
Russian Colonization (1770-1917). The other important period in the history of Kyrgyzstan is Russian Colonization of 1770-1917. This is a period of Kyrgyzstan undergoing the process of going under the powers of the Russian Empire. The process was started by northern states of Kyrgyzstan who sent the one to proclaim a desire to be protected from inner tribes and from outer threats in face of China, Kokand and Kazakhs. The north of Kyrgyzstan joined Russia, but the south didn't have a desire to do that. New territories got new administrative systems and the beginning of agricultural economy.
Soviet Rule (1917-1991). Russian Empire was conquered by the Bolsheviks of the Soviet Union in 1917 that marked the beginning of the period of Soviet Rule of 1917-1991. In the course of a tour in Kyrgyzstan our guests will see that the Soviet period was marked by the development of education, art, music, literature, theater and cinema, science, plants and factories. People за Kyrgyzstan became citizens of an autonomous region and then an autonomous republic and a union republic. But during the period it was extremely prohibited to believe in God, to have something actually to believe in that led to Atheization, Collectivization and Cultural Revolution. These processes became a trigger of innocent people being killed.
Independent Kyrgyzstan (since 1991). The period started from 1991 is known as Independent Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan became a single state after collapse of the Soviet Union. During tours in Kyrgyzstan you will see attributes of an independent state - flag, emblem and anthem. In 1992 Kyrgyzstan was taken as a member of UN. In 1993 Constitution was taken. During first days of independency there was notice the decline of living standards and unemployment. Political, economic and social crisis conquered Kyrgyzstan and people of the country. Independency led to Kyrgyzstan to become the country of instability. Unfortunately there had been tragic events of 2005 and 2010 of revolutions in Kyrgyzstan. These events led to the overthrow of presidents. In 2017 there was a first transition of powers from a president in Kyrgyzstan. This period led also to complications of making tours in Kyrgyzstan as it was dangerous to travel in the country. Now situation is stable and peaceful. Moreover you can freely travel in Kyrgyzstan during present times.
Visiting Kyrgyzstan you have an amazing opportunity to investigate all interesting places of the country. Knowing the history of the country you are travelling in, you will not be in a difficult situation. People of Kyrgyzstan are very hospitable and ready to help overseers. Making tours in Bishkek rent a car in Kyrgyzstan our dearest guests will surely get the greatest stream of emotions. Contact our managers for them to organize your tour program in Kyrgyzstan. In case you have some offers and suggestions, we are ready to take them in account.
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