Ala-Too Square is the central square in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The square was originally called Lenin Square during the Soviet era, and a large statue of Lenin stood at its center. After Kyrgyzstan gained independence, the statue was moved to a nearby location, and the square was renamed Ala-Too Square, named after the Ala-Too mountains that are visible from the area.
The State Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic is one of the largest museums in Central Asia. It was founded in 1925 and contains exhibits that tell about the history of nomadic peoples from the Stone Age to the present day. Some of its collections are dated back to the Migration Period, the culture and everyday life of the nomads, emergence of cities.
Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. The city is located in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan, at the foothills of the Tien Shan mountain range. It is situated in the Chui Valley, surrounded by scenic mountains and picturesque landscapes. Its population was 1,074,075 in 2021.
